The Norman Conquest
Subtitle: England after William the Conqueror (Critical Issues in History)
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.; Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: October 28, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780742538399
Subjects: History; History - General History; History: World; Europe - Great Britain - General; Medieval; History / Europe / Western; Europe - France; Western Europe - General; Great Britain; Norman period, 1066-1154; Normans; William I, 1066-1087
Description: Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and 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 narrative and analysis, this book will capture the imagination of all readers interested in medieval history.