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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In addition to the proliferation of castles and churches there were other more subtle consequences , such as the creation of new towns , in which migrant Normans played an important and sometimes dominant role .
In addition to the proliferation of castles and churches there were other more subtle consequences , such as the creation of new towns , in which migrant Normans played an important and sometimes dominant role .
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These three fought for the dominance of England until the coming of the Vikings in the eighth century . The pagan Vikings conquered ... This was led by the Danes intent on wresting power from the newly dominant Saxon kings of Wessex .
These three fought for the dominance of England until the coming of the Vikings in the eighth century . The pagan Vikings conquered ... This was led by the Danes intent on wresting power from the newly dominant Saxon kings of Wessex .
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Following his accession , Henry played a prominent and at times dominant part in European politics . Henry's enduring work was in the area of law ; royal courts became more efficient and new writs dealing with the assizes helped to ...
Following his accession , Henry played a prominent and at times dominant part in European politics . Henry's enduring work was in the area of law ; royal courts became more efficient and new writs dealing with the assizes helped to ...
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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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