Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 234 Green, Alice Stopford 1848 1929 Green, Mrs. J. R. Stopford, Alice Sophia Amelia Green, A. S. (Alice Stopford) Henry the Second E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Bonny Fafard, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Henry the Second" by Alice Stopford Green is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and reign of Henry II of England, exploring his impact on the development of English law, governance, and the broader implications of his rule across Britain and France. It highlights how his reforms laid the groundwork for modern governance and unified diverse regions under his rule. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Henry II's influence, character, and the political landscape of 12th-century England. It introduces Henry Plantagenet as a formidable foreign king who spoke little English, yet shaped a unified identity among the conquered and conqueror races over his 35-year reign. The narrative describes the legacy of Henry's reforms, including the establishment of common law and the relationship between the Church and the State. As the chapter progresses, it outlines the political turmoil surrounding Henry's rise, including his early life, struggles for power, and the historical context of England at the time, ultimately establishing the foundation for understanding his role as a transformative figure in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Henry II, 1154-1189 Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189 DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Royalty 405551 2025-08-05T03:48:15.957610 text/html 405535 405386 2024-11-05T05:05:48.507685 2023-10-05T05:55:28.349249 text/html text/html 224027 2025-08-05T03:48:21.703594 application/epub+zip 228650 2025-08-05T03:48:17.615567 application/epub+zip 228650 2025-08-05T03:48:16.555571 application/epub+zip 382828 2025-08-05T03:48:24.930044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363265 2025-08-05T03:48:20.906651 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338358 2022-09-05T08:17:17.211482 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392429 2025-08-05T03:48:15.605648 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 372644 2024-10-28T17:51:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17634 2025-08-05T03:48:25.058044 application/rdf+xml 12024 2025-08-05T03:48:17.060596 image/jpeg 3133 2025-08-05T03:48:16.809607 image/jpeg 219680 2025-08-05T03:48:15.989603 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia