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In the year 1170 King Henry II created what is known as the Inquest of Sheriffs. When taking a closer look at this this document, it is obvious that it is a significant artefact of the medieval time period. By performing a thorough analysis of this source, one can easily see that it is filled with rich information on the time period in which it was written in. Not only does it allow us to see into medieval times, but it also gives us valuable information on society. Through this close reading, this essay will address the events leading up to the composition of the document, the context in which the Inquest of Sheriffs was written in, who demanded it, and why it came to be. King Henry II inherited the English throne after King Stephen’s death in 1154. King Stephen’s reign was marked by a war called ‘The Anarchy’ in which many battles were fought, ending in 1153, one year before Stephen’s death and Henry’s inheritance. King Stephen’s reign affected Henry II’s rule and very much governed his actions. For example, ‘The Anarchy’ war had left England in a state of crisis in which Henr...

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