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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Edward the Confessor and the succession To understand how Saxon England ended up under Norman control it is necessary ... Following the normal practice with possible successors to the throne during the rule of Danish kings , Edward was ...
Edward the Confessor and the succession To understand how Saxon England ended up under Norman control it is necessary ... Following the normal practice with possible successors to the throne during the rule of Danish kings , Edward was ...
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Edward's reliance upon Normans proved increasingly unpopular in England , and many of them , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , Robert of Jumièges , were eventually forced to return to Normandy . Subsequently Edward relied heavily ...
Edward's reliance upon Normans proved increasingly unpopular in England , and many of them , including the Archbishop of Canterbury , Robert of Jumièges , were eventually forced to return to Normandy . Subsequently Edward relied heavily ...
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William's claim to the throne of England lay principally through his grand - aunt , Emma , and , according to Norman sources , a pledge made by Edward the Confessor . Reputedly , on leaving the Norman court in 1051 , Edward the ...
William's claim to the throne of England lay principally through his grand - aunt , Emma , and , according to Norman sources , a pledge made by Edward the Confessor . Reputedly , on leaving the Norman court in 1051 , Edward the ...
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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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