The Norman Conquest of EnglandTwenty-First Century Books, 2007 M10 1 - 160 pages What happens when a foreigner takes over the throne of a powerful country like England? In the case of William the Conqueror, the forced rule would have an impact that lasted centuries. William was already Duke of Normandy?part of modern-day France. In 1066, he?along with thousands of Norman soldiers?invaded England and defeated King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings. As a result of William's victory, England's ties to Scandinavia loosened and its political and cultural traditions became more tightly linked to France and the rest of mainland Europe. The Norman Conquest of England is one of world history's most pivotal moments. |
Contents
Chapter One AngloSaxon England | 6 |
Chapter Two The Kings of England | 30 |
Chapter Three Normandy | 46 |
Chapter Four A Question of Succession | 60 |
Chapter Five The Battle of Hastings | 72 |
Chapter Six After the Battle | 86 |
Chapter Seven A Blended Society | 100 |
Epilogue The Conquest Remembered | 112 |
Glossary | 139 |
Modern English Word Origins | 142 |
Whos Who? | 146 |
Source Notes | 151 |
Bibliography | 152 |
Further Reading and Websites | 156 |
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