1. The White Tower
King John's son Henry III reissued it as soon as he came to the throne in 1216, again in 1217, and again in 1225. ... After thirty years of reign, one of the most powerful English kings- Henry II Plantagenet, who concord the west half of France, left two sons: Richard I and John. Richard I (i.e., The Lionhearth) was first who inherited the throne, but he had spent most of his time on crusade and in war with France, and left others to rule the England. ... After the death of Richard I, Henry's other son, John, in 1099 became region. ...
Throughout the history of England, many conflicts have arisen over the rightful heir to the throne. The most infamous of these conflicts centered on the controversy of a female heir. One was in 1135 during the reign of King Stephen, the other was 415 years later with the death of Henry VIII. These two events changed not only the course of English history, but also changed the minds of a country in regards to gender roles and the crown. The History of the Norman Kings The Reign of Stephen would not be complete without a history of the Norman Conquest. ...
