Norman Conquest - England After William the Conqueror

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 by assessing how far the shift in ruling dynasty and noble elites affected broader aspects of English history. The results, Thomas convincingly shows, are both complex and surprising. In some areas where one might expect profound influence, such as government institutions, there was little change. In other respects, such as the indirect transformation of the English language, the conquest had profound and lasting effects that transformed society as a whole. With its combination of exciting narrative and clear analysis, this book will capture student interest in a range of courses on medieval and Western history.

Sommario

Part I: Context and Conquest
Chapter 1: The Background to the Conquest
Chapter 2: The Conquest
Part II: Consequences: Did the Conquest Matter?
Chapter 3: Landownership, Government, War, and Law
Chapter 4: Economic and Social Consequences
Chapter 5: Cultural Consequences
Conclusion: The Impact of the Norman Conquest
Timeline
Individuals Mentioned in the Text

Info autore

By Hugh M. Thomas

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hugh M Thomas, Hugh M. Thomas, Thomas Hugh M.
• Editore: Rowman and Littlefield
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 23.10.2007
• EAN: 9780742538399
• ISBN: 978-0-7425-3839-9
• Pagine: 202
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 241 mm x 13 mm
• Serie: Critical Issues in World and International History; Critical Issues in History; Critical Issues in World and International History
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Storia dei paesi e delle regioni; European History, HISTORY / Europe / General, European Studies