Book of Norman EnglandUsing archaeological, topographical and architectural evidence, this book covers the entire story of Norman England in an accessible way. It describes the impact of the Norman Conquest on England and looks at the castles, monasteries and churches and their effect on the landscape. |
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Richard II Duke of Normandy ( d . 1026 ) Richard I Duke of Normandy ( d.966 ) Godwin Earl of Essex HAROLD II King of England ( b.c. 1022 ) ( r.1066 ) m . Gunnor of Denmark m . [ 2 ] m . [ 2 ] Emma of Normandy [ 1 ] m .
Richard II Duke of Normandy ( d . 1026 ) Richard I Duke of Normandy ( d.966 ) Godwin Earl of Essex HAROLD II King of England ( b.c. 1022 ) ( r.1066 ) m . Gunnor of Denmark m . [ 2 ] m . [ 2 ] Emma of Normandy [ 1 ] m .
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2 Duke William of Normandy Duke William II of Normandy was born at Falais , about 30km ( 19 miles ) to the south of Caen in 1027-8 , the bastard son of Duke Robert I or Robert the Magnificent . Robert died while returning from ...
2 Duke William of Normandy Duke William II of Normandy was born at Falais , about 30km ( 19 miles ) to the south of Caen in 1027-8 , the bastard son of Duke Robert I or Robert the Magnificent . Robert died while returning from ...
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Before dusk on 13 October Duke William heard that the enemy was within striking distance of his base at Hastings , and early the following morning he moved his army northwards . Harold , confronted by the Normans , took up a defensive ...
Before dusk on 13 October Duke William heard that the enemy was within striking distance of his base at Hastings , and early the following morning he moved his army northwards . Harold , confronted by the Normans , took up a defensive ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Book of Norman England English Heritage |
| Author | Trevor Rowley |
| Contributor | English Heritage |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | B.T. Batsford, 1997 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2008 |
| ISBN | 0713480661, 9780713480665 |
| Length | 144 pages |
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