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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Page 39
Harold's journey is depicted in detail on the Bayeux Tapestry , where he is shown as a party to this arrangement . ... Having sailed from Bosham ( Sussex ) , the ships taking Harold and his companions to France were blown off course and ...
Harold's journey is depicted in detail on the Bayeux Tapestry , where he is shown as a party to this arrangement . ... Having sailed from Bosham ( Sussex ) , the ships taking Harold and his companions to France were blown off course and ...
Page 41
Harold relied on a series of alliances in order to maintain order , and he strengthened his links with the brothers Edwin , Earl of Mercia , and Morcar , Earl of Northumbria , by marrying their sister , but such links were fragile ...
Harold relied on a series of alliances in order to maintain order , and he strengthened his links with the brothers Edwin , Earl of Mercia , and Morcar , Earl of Northumbria , by marrying their sister , but such links were fragile ...
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The battle of Hastings News of the Norman landing reached Harold after the battle of Stamford Bridge and the English troops marched swiftly southwards , reaching London by 6 October ; just five days later Harold began to move his ...
The battle of Hastings News of the Norman landing reached Harold after the battle of Stamford Bridge and the English troops marched swiftly southwards , reaching London by 6 October ; just five days later Harold began to move his ...
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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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