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Laxity of the Norman Dukes as to marriage and
legitimacy; special illegitimacy of William
Story of William's birth; description of Falaise ;
historical associations of the castle
English legend of the birth of William

1027-1028 Story of Robert and Herleva; advancement of her

family; birth of William .

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Childhood of William ; necessary evils of a minority
Anarchy of the time; building of castles; frequency

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§ 2. From the Accession of William to the Battle of Val-ès-dunes.

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