02641cam a22003733u 4500 59444 UtSlPG 20260610134353.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08031143 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Stenton, F. M. (Frank Merry), 1880-1967 William the Conqueror and the Rule of the Normans Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-08 E-text prepared by KD Weeks, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "William the Conqueror and the Rule of the Normans" by F. M. Stenton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and reign of William the Conqueror, exploring the transformative impact he had on both England and Normandy during the significant events surrounding the Norman Conquest of 1066. The book aims to provide an understanding of William's rule and the broader constitutional and social changes that ensued. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of the period leading up to the Norman Conquest. It begins by highlighting the earlier political landscape of Scandinavia and its influences on England, emphasizing the barbarian invasions and subsequent Scandinavian settlements. Stenton sets the stage for the discussion of William's early life and the fragile state of governance in England prior to his conquest, foreshadowing the eventual shifts in power and society that would follow his rule. The author also outlines the political relationships between Normandy, England, and the Scandinavian kingdoms, framing the narrative of William's rise and the complex dynamics that shaped his historic endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Normans -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 Nobility -- France -- Normandy -- Biography Nobility -- Great Britain -- History -- To 1500 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59444 100270 100270