It wasn't Stephen vs Matilda in the Anarchy!

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19 years of Civil War, known as the Anarchy, was between first cousins King Stephen and Empress Matilda, but Sharon Bennett Connolly persuasively argues that it could be more accurately be thought of as a conflict between Queen Matilda, Stephen's wife and the Empress Matilda. I caught up with Sharon for her second interview with me, and oour first in person, at the Gloucester History Festival Spring Weekend. British History is a reader-supported publication. To support my work and help me continue to get more brilliant interviews with fascinating historians, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Until next time, Philippa 💜 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…