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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The towns of Saxon England Despite the political turbulence and general unrest in the tenth and early eleventh centuries , the late Saxon period saw the continued development of urban communities in England .
The towns of Saxon England Despite the political turbulence and general unrest in the tenth and early eleventh centuries , the late Saxon period saw the continued development of urban communities in England .
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During Henry's reign there was no serious internal unrest , but political troubles continued both in England and in France and there followed a further period of military consolidation . After the battle of Tinchbrai ( 1106 ) Normandy ...
During Henry's reign there was no serious internal unrest , but political troubles continued both in England and in France and there followed a further period of military consolidation . After the battle of Tinchbrai ( 1106 ) Normandy ...
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The zig - zag ' chevron ' motif was at the centre of this development and during the twelfth century became increasingly sophisticated and elaborate , and from the later Norman period hundreds of richly carved doorways , chancel arches ...
The zig - zag ' chevron ' motif was at the centre of this development and during the twelfth century became increasingly sophisticated and elaborate , and from the later Norman period hundreds of richly carved doorways , chancel arches ...
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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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