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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Isabella of Anjou Henry V Holy Roman Emperor ( 1086-1125 ) m . [ 1 ] Matilda [ 2 ] m . ( 1102- 67 ) Geoffrey V Plantagenet Count of Anjou ( d.1150 ) William Theobald IV Count of Blois Henry Bishop STEPHEN King of England m . of ...
Isabella of Anjou Henry V Holy Roman Emperor ( 1086-1125 ) m . [ 1 ] Matilda [ 2 ] m . ( 1102- 67 ) Geoffrey V Plantagenet Count of Anjou ( d.1150 ) William Theobald IV Count of Blois Henry Bishop STEPHEN King of England m . of ...
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The support of Pope Alexander II reinforced the Norman claim that the conquest of England was a holy war . institution . The newly formed Church was able to create an environment in which the conquest of England was perceived as a holy ...
The support of Pope Alexander II reinforced the Norman claim that the conquest of England was a holy war . institution . The newly formed Church was able to create an environment in which the conquest of England was perceived as a holy ...
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The Knights Templar often built their naves on a circular plan , basing the design on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem ( 86 ) . Their principal house in England was the London Temple , which was consecrated in 1185.
The Knights Templar often built their naves on a circular plan , basing the design on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem ( 86 ) . Their principal house in England was the London Temple , which was consecrated in 1185.
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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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