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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Nevertheless England before the Conquest was a culturally divided country , with a largely Saxon population occupying the southern and central regions , and a largely Anglo - Scandinavian population occupying the North and East .
Nevertheless England before the Conquest was a culturally divided country , with a largely Saxon population occupying the southern and central regions , and a largely Anglo - Scandinavian population occupying the North and East .
Page 57
In May 1068 , following the imposition of new taxation levies , the English Earls Edwin and Morcar turned against William , and the focus of his attention was transferred to the Welsh Marches and the North . Roger of Montgomery was ...
In May 1068 , following the imposition of new taxation levies , the English Earls Edwin and Morcar turned against William , and the focus of his attention was transferred to the Welsh Marches and the North . Roger of Montgomery was ...
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The Harrying of the North The situation was precarious for William , with both minor and major acts of rebellion in several parts of the kingdom and a powerful force of Danes still in the East . The monks of Durham fled , carrying with ...
The Harrying of the North The situation was precarious for William , with both minor and major acts of rebellion in several parts of the kingdom and a powerful force of Danes still in the East . The monks of Durham fled , carrying with ...
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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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