Campaigns of the Norman ConquestRoutledge, 22 մյս, 2014 թ. - 96 էջ This resource provides a full introduction to the Norman Conquest, which resulted in dramatic changes to England's aristocracy, church, and administration; brought new language and cultural influences to England; and revolutionized military architecture with the introduction of the castle. With maps showing how William the Conqueror's strategic intelligence enabled him to defeat his formidable opponents and create a new order, this vivid survey studies the Conquest's campaigns in detail. Assessing the human experience of the war, attention is also paid to the community surrounding the campaigns. Including a chronology and an analysis of the consequences of William the Conqueror's victory, this fascinating volume will prove valuable for both student and general readers. |
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Introduction | 7 |
Warring sides | 16 |
Outbreak | 24 |
Portrait of a soldier | 61 |
Portrait of a civilian | 73 |
Conclusion and consequences | 81 |
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