Feature Anarchy in the Waste Land Following the death of Henry I, England was plunged into a civil war that reduced the country to a charred ruin. With the barons split between rival claimants, the people suffered. Catherine Hanley | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 6 June 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Henry IIMilitary Related Articles The Crown Lost at Sea King Stephen Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy