The Princes’ Revolt

by Griff Hosker Book 18 in the The Anarchy Series series.

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England, 1173–1174. Henry II’s decision to crown his eldest surviving son during his own lifetime has failed to secure the succession. The Young King joins his brothers and powerful continental allies in rebellion, forcing Henry to defend an empire stretching from England deep into France.

The fictional Warlord and his son Earl William are drawn into the conflict as attacks and shifting allegiances threaten their own lands as well as the king’s authority. The campaign culminates in the northern fighting around Alnwick in 1174, where William the Lion of Scotland is defeated and captured. The novel places family rebellion, baronial ambition and military service inside the crisis that nearly broke Henry II’s Angevin realm.

Historical Periods

Thomas Becket and Church–Crown Conflict1162–1170 CE Third Crusade1189–1192 CE First Battle of Lincoln1141 CE Norman Invasion of Ireland1169–1177

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Henry II of England1133–1189 Stephen, King of England1095–1154 Empress Matilda1102–1167 David I of Scotland1084–1153 Thomas Becket William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke1146–1219