Review: Well done but could have added both English and French History....
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
This variety of interesting stories which would have taken place during the 1100's in both England as well as Normandy were well done. However, Ms. Domning and the other Authors could have introduced more English and Norman History - but did not. This bit of interest would have given the reader a better understanding of why the events of the Characters took place. As an example; the Author(s) could have mentioned that William, Duke of Normandy defeated the Britons in 1066. At this defeat, the English and Normans then began to speak two languages, French and English. William and later his sons established Marshals in order to control the English. These Marshals were made into Barons a well as other elevated officers. They were given land and were allowed to build Castles and the English Serfs served these Norman Chiefs and their respective Families. The tail end of this bit of English History would be the Characters of Downton Abbey. Both the Book and Movie brought up the fact that the British Aristocracy had been created by William Duke of Normandy, His Sons, Kings Henry, Richard (The Lionheart) and John I. Of course the British Aristocracy no longer holds power since the First World War. Aside from what I have stated, the Authors did an excellent job with the rest. Thank you for your attention.