The Norman Conquest: England after William the Conqueror (Critical Issues in World and International History)

This book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding the impact of the Norman Conquest on English history, from 1066 to 1100.

With a focus on the political, military, institutional, and legal transformations brought about by William the Conqueror and his followers, the author offers a fresh perspective on the wide-ranging effects of the invasion.

The book sets the stage by describing English society before the Norman Conquest and recounting the dramatic story of the conquest, including the climactic Battle of Hastings.

It then traces the influence of the invasion itself and the Normans' impact on government institutions, economic, social, religious, and cultural changes.

The author convincingly shows that the results are both complex and surprising, with profound effects in some areas and little change in others.

With its combination of exciting narrative and clear analysis, this book will capture students' interest in a range of courses on medieval and Western history.