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 21
The pagan Vikings conquered Northumbria and much of Mercia , invasion was followed by settlement , and there was a fusion of Anglo - Saxon and Scandinavian societies . The North ( and indeed many other parts of England ) was subjected ...
The pagan Vikings conquered Northumbria and much of Mercia , invasion was followed by settlement , and there was a fusion of Anglo - Saxon and Scandinavian societies . The North ( and indeed many other parts of England ) was subjected ...
Page 57
Following no response to a demand for the submission of the English Northumbrian magnates , the king marched upon them in force ... He appointed Robert Comins as Earl of Northumbria , with responsibility for control in the North .
Following no response to a demand for the submission of the English Northumbrian magnates , the king marched upon them in force ... He appointed Robert Comins as Earl of Northumbria , with responsibility for control in the North .
Page 142
55 , 58 , 109 , 118 , 127 Mont Fitchet ( London ) , 51 , 93 Morcar , Earl of Northumbria , 41 , 50 , 51 , 57 , 60 Moslems , 15 , 133 motte and bailey castles , 70-72 New Forest , 95 , 128 , 129 Newcastle upon Tyne , 60 Norham ( Northd . ) ...
55 , 58 , 109 , 118 , 127 Mont Fitchet ( London ) , 51 , 93 Morcar , Earl of Northumbria , 41 , 50 , 51 , 57 , 60 Moslems , 15 , 133 motte and bailey castles , 70-72 New Forest , 95 , 128 , 129 Newcastle upon Tyne , 60 Norham ( Northd . ) ...
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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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