The chief actors in this extraordinary drama present a curious study of human character.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The

The defeat of Stephen was the triumph of the greater ecclesiastics.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The Popular History of

King Stephen, therefore, with his infantry, stood alone in the midst of the enemy.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The Popular

After trapping her in Castle Arundel, in the most romantic spirit of chivalry he permitted the Empress to pass out, and to set forward to join her

Whatever was the misery of the country, the ordinary family ties still bound the people to the universal Christian church, whether the priest were

The issue of the battle of the Standard might have given rest to England if Stephen had understood the spirit of his age.Continuing Stephen Versus

The unanimity which appeared to hail the accession of Stephen was soon interrupted.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The