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 society, politics, and culture.

With a focus on the wide-ranging changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers, the author offers a fresh perspective on traditional themes such as battles and great men in history.

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' political, military, institutional, and legal transformations, as well as their impact on 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.