First published in 1887, this book provides a comprehensive history of England during the reigns of Henry II, Richard I, and John. Norgate draws on a wide range of sources to explore key events and themes of the period, including the conflict between church and state, the rise of the common law, and the role of women in society. This insightful and engaging history remains a classic work on the period.

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