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 40
... English crown by military action . He also set about the necessary diplomatic preparations for secular and papal support for the invasion of England . In England Harold's hold on the crown was far from secure , and according to the ...
... English crown by military action . He also set about the necessary diplomatic preparations for secular and papal support for the invasion of England . In England Harold's hold on the crown was far from secure , and according to the ...
Page 80
In the eleventh century there were great ceremonial occasions centred on the major palaces , the most important of which was ' crown wearing ' in the old Carolingian style . The Anglo - Saxon Chronicle records that William the Conqueror ...
In the eleventh century there were great ceremonial occasions centred on the major palaces , the most important of which was ' crown wearing ' in the old Carolingian style . The Anglo - Saxon Chronicle records that William the Conqueror ...
Page 130
The crown turned the process of disafforestation into a source of revenue . For example , in 1204 the Men of Cornwall agreed to pay 2000 marks and five palfreys for the disafforestation of the whole of the county and in the same year ...
The crown turned the process of disafforestation into a source of revenue . For example , in 1204 the Men of Cornwall agreed to pay 2000 marks and five palfreys for the disafforestation of the whole of the county and in the same year ...
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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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