Campaigns of the Norman conquestMatthew Bennett.
- London : Routledge, Taylor and Francis, (c)2013.
- 1 online resource (96 pages)
- Essential Histories .
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Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chronology; Background to war Danes, Normans and the English royal succession; Warring sides Harold and William: the war lords; Outbreak Preparations and motivations; The fighting Two invasions, one conquest; Portrait of a soldier Viking legend, English 'patriot', and two Norman earls; The world around war Politics, strategy, the Church and administration; Portrait of a civilian Three bishops: saint, architect and 'warrior'; and a queen; How the war ended The Conqueror's reign Conclusion and consequences The English experience: law, culture and societyGlossary; Further reading; Index
First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.
9781135979027
William I, King of England, 1027 or 1028-1087 --Military leadership.
Normans--Great Britain. Great Britain. Normans. William I, King of England, 1027 or 1028-1087.