Norman Conquest

The Norman Conquest takes readers into one of the most dramatic turning points in British history: the year 1066 and the events that forever transformed England. From the final days of Anglo-Saxon rule to the rise of William the Conqueror, this book follows the fierce struggle for the English crown, the invasion of Harald Hardrada, the legendary Battle of Hastings, and the establishment of Norman power.In this volume, readers will explore how a single conquest reshaped England's monarchy, aristocracy, language, law, religion, architecture, and relationship with Europe. The book examines the construction of castles, the devastation of the Harrying of the North, the creation of the Domesday Book, and the lasting impact of Norman rule on English identity.