The earls in Henry the Second's reign.
Paul Latimer
The object of the thesis is to provide a total picture of
the earls in Henry II's reign. Chapter One looks at history
of earldoms England, before and after Norman conquerors
brought with them Carolingian traditions local
government. Two examines duties, rights perquisites as local officials, how their position
changed course eleventh early twelfth centuries,
and how, except certain special cases, practical role
as officials became insignificant Ins
reign. Three various aspects lives of
Henry II I s earls: constant travelling; residences;
their military lifestyle culture, religion.
Chapter Four describes complex structure earls'
honours, financial administrative problems that the
earls faced. Chapters Five Six examine relationship
between royal government. at
the role central government, both individuals
and group, impact on justice the
increasing dependence favourable position court. deals specifically taxation:
the forming taxation policy; of
taxes earls, growing on
individual feudal political relationships between king subject. Seven revolt against in
1173-4, greatest crisis reign, which many earls
were involved, for king. Eight
looks region comprising Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk
and Suffolk, showing powerful local
landlords efforts establish effective royal
control area.