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The Norman conquest : England after William the Conqueror / Hugh M. Thomas.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thomas, Hugh M.
- Series:
- Critical issues in history
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Normans.
- Great Britain--History--Norman period, 1066-1154.
- Great Britain.
- History.
- Normans--Great Britain.
- Great Britain--History--William I, 1066-1087.
- William I, King of England, 1027 or 1028-1087.
- William.
- Great Britain--Civilization--French influences.
- Civilization.
- Physical Description:
- xxii, 179 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2008]
- Summary:
- Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and readable book focuses especially on the often dramatic and enduring changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers. From the perspective of a modern social historian, Hugh M. Thomas considers the conquest's wide-ranging impact by taking a fresh look at such traditional themes as the influence of battles and great men on history and assessing how far the shift in ruling dynasty and noble elites affected broader aspects of English history. With its combination of exciting narrative and clear analysis, this book will capture the imagination of all readers interested in medieval history.
- Contents:
- Simplified Genealogies xv
- Introduction: Contingency, Warfare, and History xix
- Part I Context and Conquest 1
- 1 The Background to the Conquest 3
- England before the Norman Conquest 3
- The Rise of the Godwinesons 14
- William the Conqueror and Normandy 18
- 2 The Conquest 31
- Prelude to Battle 31
- The Battle of Hastings 37
- The Struggle after Hastings 44
- Part II Consequences: Did the Conquest Matter? 55
- 3 Landownership, Government, War, and Law 57
- Government 59
- Geopolitics and Foreign Relations 61
- Military 64
- Landholding 67
- Feudalism 71
- Law and the Legal System 84
- 4 Economic and Social Consequences 93
- The Economy 93
- Commoners and Class Relations 97
- Aristocracy 101
- Gender 105
- Identity, Ethnicity, and Assimilation 105
- 5 Cultural Consequences 119
- Religion and Intellectual Life 119
- Art and Architecture 128
- Language and Literature 131
- Conclusion: The Impact of the Norman Conquest 143
- Individuals Mentioned in the Text 151.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-171) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780742538399
- 0742538397
- 9780742538405
- 0742538400
- OCLC:
- 131066895
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