In the year 1170 King Henry II created what is known as the Sheriffs' Inquiry. Looking more closely at this document, it is obvious that this is a significant artifact from the medieval period. By doing a thorough analysis of this source, you can easily see that it is full of rich information about the time period in which it was written. It not only allows us to see into the Middle Ages, but also provides us with valuable information about society. Through this careful reading, this essay will address the events that led to the composition of the document, the context in which the Sheriffs' Inquiry was written, who requested it, and why it was created. King Henry II inherited the English throne after the death of King Stephen in 1154. King Stephen's reign was marked by a war called "The Anarchy" in which many battles were fought, which ended in 1153, a year before the death of Stefano and Enrico's legacy. King Stephen's reign influenced Henry II's rule and greatly governed his actions. For example, the "Anarchy" war had left England in a state of crisis where Henry...