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100 1 _aStenton, F. M.
_q(Frank Merry),
_d1880-1967
245 1 0 _aWilliam the Conqueror and the Rule of the Normans
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-08
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087
653 _aGreat Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aNormans -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154
653 _aNobility -- France -- Normandy -- Biography
653 _aNobility -- Great Britain -- History -- To 1500
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59444
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