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 17
The construction of the abbey church was started in 1051 by Abbot Robert , who later became Archbishop of Canterbury . Jumièges and Edward the Confessor's church at Westminster Abbey had many similar design features . who ...
The construction of the abbey church was started in 1051 by Abbot Robert , who later became Archbishop of Canterbury . Jumièges and Edward the Confessor's church at Westminster Abbey had many similar design features . who ...
Page 64
Henry's enduring work was in the area of law ; royal courts became more efficient and new writs dealing with the assizes helped to stabilize land holding . The power of shire courts and common law became dominant in England .
Henry's enduring work was in the area of law ; royal courts became more efficient and new writs dealing with the assizes helped to stabilize land holding . The power of shire courts and common law became dominant in England .
Page 134
... the basis on which England became an important and from time to time dominant player on the European scene . ... the fringes of Christendom , but after the Conquest their Norman successors became rulers of continental importance .
... the basis on which England became an important and from time to time dominant player on the European scene . ... the fringes of Christendom , but after the Conquest their Norman successors became rulers of continental importance .
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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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