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Norman Conquest: A History from Beginning to End
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Few military conquests lead to truly lasting cultural, political, religious, or societal change. Countries are often occupied by stronger nations, but as those inevitably decline, independence is reasserted and the country usually resumes its previous form. One exception to that is the Norman Conquest of England which took place between 1066 and 1071. At the Battle of Hastings, Duke William of Normandy led his forces to victory over the Anglo-Saxon King Harold II and then suppressed several attempts at rebellion. Within five short years, England was transformed into a nation of Anglo-Saxon peasants ruled by a Norman king and nobles.
Over time, the two cultures gradually became assimilated to form something entirely new, a concept of England and Englishness based on a melding of Anglo-Saxon and Norman influences. The influence of that change can still be seen in Britain today in the form of culture, architecture, laws, and even a unique language that draws from both these sources. It can be argued that the creation of modern Britain can be traced back directly to the Norman Conquest, and many historians herald this as one of the seminal events in European and world history. This is the story of the Norman Conquest.
Discover a plethora of topics such asThe English-Norman ConnectionA Contested SuccessionThe Viking InvasionThe Normans Arrive in EnglandThe Battle of HastingsConquest of the NorthAnd much more!
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Few military conquests lead to truly lasting cultural, political, religious, or societal change. Countries are often occupied by stronger nations, but as those inevitably decline, independence is reasserted and the country usually resumes its previous form. One exception to that is the Norman Conquest of England which took place between 1066 and 1071. At the Battle of Hastings, Duke William of Normandy led his forces to victory over the Anglo-Saxon King Harold II and then suppressed several attempts at rebellion. Within five short years, England was transformed into a nation of Anglo-Saxon peasants ruled by a Norman king and nobles.
Over time, the two cultures gradually became assimilated to form something entirely new, a concept of England and Englishness based on a melding of Anglo-Saxon and Norman influences. The influence of that change can still be seen in Britain today in the form of culture, architecture, laws, and even a unique language that draws from both these sources. It can be argued that the creation of modern Britain can be traced back directly to the Norman Conquest, and many historians herald this as one of the seminal events in European and world history. This is the story of the Norman Conquest.
Discover a plethora of topics such asThe English-Norman ConnectionA Contested SuccessionThe Viking InvasionThe Normans Arrive in EnglandThe Battle of HastingsConquest of the NorthAnd much more!
So if you want a concise and informative book on the Norman Conquest, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!
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Published June 4, 2023
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
August 7, 2023
Do not look down on these little history books. I am a history buff and honestly, this short book lays out in clear details how the Normans (aka Viking warriors) invaded England (Battle of Hastings) transforming its political and social order making England what it has been for the last one thousand years.
June 10, 2023
Good to read
This is history of England and why Normandy is called Normandy. A lot of this story is the story of battles. Who attacked whom and who won what battle. That can be rather complicated to remember. But anyway we do have somebody to admire: William the Conqueror. That is a name to take knowledge of. Of all other names this is the guy everything is all about in a complicated war saga explained in 59 pages.
This is history of England and why Normandy is called Normandy. A lot of this story is the story of battles. Who attacked whom and who won what battle. That can be rather complicated to remember. But anyway we do have somebody to admire: William the Conqueror. That is a name to take knowledge of. Of all other names this is the guy everything is all about in a complicated war saga explained in 59 pages.
June 11, 2023
Interesting
I suspect for most of us , watching Errol Flynn in Robin Hood is the extent of our knowledge of the Norman and Anglo Saxon conflicts. This book provided a nice high level view of the true history. It's a good read that gives you a solid background of the events and history of the England we know today. Worth an hour to read!
I suspect for most of us , watching Errol Flynn in Robin Hood is the extent of our knowledge of the Norman and Anglo Saxon conflicts. This book provided a nice high level view of the true history. It's a good read that gives you a solid background of the events and history of the England we know today. Worth an hour to read!
June 16, 2023
A thorough chronicle of the Norman invasion from 1066 until William's death in 1087.
William was brutal and hard in all he undertook before and after the invasion. There is no doubt that the Normans greatly influenced life in England for centuries afterward.
William was brutal and hard in all he undertook before and after the invasion. There is no doubt that the Normans greatly influenced life in England for centuries afterward.
July 17, 2023
Beginning of a new world order
I never understood the importance of Danish and Norman rule in England. There is a piece of history missing for me between Roman conquest and Norman conquest.
I never understood the importance of Danish and Norman rule in England. There is a piece of history missing for me between Roman conquest and Norman conquest.
August 4, 2023
A worthwhile read
This historic book traces the Norman invasion of England and how that assimilated into English life from then on. Its a worthwhile brief on this historical period.
This historic book traces the Norman invasion of England and how that assimilated into English life from then on. Its a worthwhile brief on this historical period.
August 4, 2023
Good summary
This is a succinct account of the Norman conquest of England.
It goes into detail about the various claimants to the throne and how William ousted them.
Well worth reading in less than an hour.
This is a succinct account of the Norman conquest of England.
It goes into detail about the various claimants to the throne and how William ousted them.
Well worth reading in less than an hour.
March 8, 2024
English History
You can't fully appreciate or understand English history without knowing about the Norman invasion of England. Thus is a good summary of this period and the consequences of the invasion.
You can't fully appreciate or understand English history without knowing about the Norman invasion of England. Thus is a good summary of this period and the consequences of the invasion.
June 14, 2023
An exceptional short treatise on not well-known subject.
June 27, 2023
A good introduction to The Norman conquest.
August 2, 2023
Well written brief account. The author does an excellent job of explaining the history and all the players in this crucial history.
November 28, 2023
Norman Conquest
A good book, would recommend all students read this book recommend this regarding the Viking history as what is taught in school.
A good book, would recommend all students read this book recommend this regarding the Viking history as what is taught in school.
October 17, 2025
Informative and well-written.
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