Bennett, Matthew, 1954-

Campaigns of the Norman conquestMatthew Bennett. - London : Routledge, Taylor and Francis, (c)2013. - 1 online resource (96 pages) - Essential Histories .

Description based upon print version of record.

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.


Electronic Books.

DA197 / .C367 2013