The Troubled Reign of King Stephen 1135-1154 by John T. Appleby published by B N, 1995 from the dustjacket: Despite the popularity of King Stephen at the commencement of his reign, his easygoing ways and his clemency in a brutal age made him unsuited to deal out the harsh measures that would have put an early end to the activities of his rebellious barons. Based on the writings of the contemporary chroniclers, The Troubled Reign of King Stephen, is a lively and enlightening account of one of the less-well-known periods of English History. Item Condition: This hardcover is in Good+ condition. There are no names, stamps or bookplates of previous owners inside. The pages are clean, but there is some light tanning on the top page edge and a couple of pages have been folded over. The binding is tight but there is a slight skew to the book. The dustjacket has some wear, and the spine is faded a little. Dimensions are approx: 8.5" x 6" x 1" This book will ship in a box with bubble wrap. Photos are of the actual book that will be shipped. King Henry I Empress Maude King Henry II