Book of Norman EnglandB.T. Batsford, 1997 - 144 pages Using 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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Page 35
... Edward the Confessor in 1066 . Edward the Confessor and the succession To understand how Saxon England ended up under Norman control it is necessary to examine the early career of Edward the Confessor , a monarch who , although branded ...
... Edward the Confessor in 1066 . Edward the Confessor and the succession To understand how Saxon England ended up under Norman control it is necessary to examine the early career of Edward the Confessor , a monarch who , although branded ...
Page 37
... Edward relied heavily on Godwin , the Earl of Wessex , father of the later King Harold . There were several candidates to succeed Edward to the throne including Edgar the Atheling ( prince ) , King Magnus of Norway , Harold's half ...
... Edward relied heavily on Godwin , the Earl of Wessex , father of the later King Harold . There were several candidates to succeed Edward to the throne including Edgar the Atheling ( prince ) , King Magnus of Norway , Harold's half ...
Page 39
... Edward the Confessor . Reputedly , on leaving the Norman court in 1051 , Edward the Confessor had promised William that he would succeed to the English throne on Edward's death . Again , according to the Norman version of the story 18 ...
... Edward the Confessor . Reputedly , on leaving the Norman court in 1051 , Edward the Confessor had promised William that he would succeed to the English throne on Edward's death . Again , according to the Norman version of the story 18 ...
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