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100 1 _aJewett, Sarah Orne,
_d1849-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Normans; told chiefly in relation to their conquest of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-15
508 _aProduced by RichardW, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Normans; Told Chiefly in Relation to Their Conquest of England" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history of the Normans, focusing particularly on their conquests, culture, and influence, especially in relation to their impact on England. It intertwines the stories of significant figures such as Rolf the Ganger and William the Conqueror with the rich traditions and transformations of the Viking descendants. The opening of the book delves into the origins and characteristics of the ancient Northmen, elaborating on their lifestyle, voyages, and fierce reputation as pirates and warriors. It paints a picture of their working and fighting spirit, describing how the Scandinavian landscape shaped their culture and ambitions. The narrative emphasizes the transition from Viking raiders to more settled conquerors in lands like Normandy, setting the stage for the establishment of a new and enduring identity as Normans under leaders like Rolf. Furthermore, it hints at the complexities of their integration into French society, foreshadowing their ultimate role in shaping European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154
653 _aNormans
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44920
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