The second volume offers a detailed political and military narrative of the contemporary English monarchy, tracing campaigns and border conflicts with neighboring realms, internal revolts, succession matters, and the shifting influence of Norman and native elements. It interweaves chronicle-style narrative with analysis of court, church, and fortress politics, examines significant rebellions and diplomatic missions, and assesses social and ecclesiastical reforms and their consequences. Extensive appendices and notes assemble documentary evidence, biographical sketches, and corrections that illuminate sources, ceremonies, and administrative practice.