Why Did England Reject Its First Queen? | Queen Matilda & The Civil War That Changed Britain

Описание: What if England’s first ruling queen had worn the crown centuries earlier?

This cinematic historical documentary explores the extraordinary life of Queen Matilda, the woman who came closer than any other to becoming England’s first reigning monarch — and nearly changed British history forever.

Born the daughter of King Henry I, Matilda was educated for power, crowned Holy Roman Empress, and later named heir to the English throne. But after her father’s death in 1135, her claim was challenged by Stephen of Blois, plunging England into a brutal civil war known as The Anarchy.

From daring military campaigns and political intrigue to the legendary escape from the Siege of Oxford, this film uncovers:
Why medieval England resisted female rule
How Matilda nearly secured the crown
The true cost of civil war in the Middle Ages
How her legacy lived on through her son, Henry II, founder of the Plantagenet dynasty

Through cinematic storytelling, medieval sources, and modern historical analysis, this documentary reveals how Queen Matilda shaped the future of England — without ever wearing the crown.

If you love medieval history, royal drama, and forgotten queens, this story will change how you see the English monarchy forever.

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