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Campaigns of the Norman Conquest

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Essential Histories - Ancient Period - 1500 A.D.

Last Stocked on 12/19/2017

Product Info

Title
Campaigns of the Norman Conquest
Publisher
Category
Author
Matthew Bennett
Publish Year
2001
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.3"
NKG Part #
2147394328
MFG. Part #
OSPESS012
Type
Softcover
Series
ESS12

Description

This book provides a full introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which resulted in dramatic changes to the nation's aristocracy, church and administration. It brought a new language and cultural influences and revolutionized military architecture with the introduction of the castle. This profound impact was not brought about as the result of a single battle and it took a five-year war for William to establish control over his new kingdom. The campaigns are studied in detail, with maps showing how William's energy and strategic intelligence enabled him to defeat his formidable opponents and create a new order.