The Normans Second edition
R.Allen Brown
ISBN 10: 0851153585 ISBN 13: 9780851153582
Published by Boydell Press, 1997
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With their flying arrows and familiar chain-mail the Normans not only conquered Anglo-Saxon England, but had an impact on the whole of Europe. Beginning as Viking raiders (`Northmen') who settled in Northern France in the late ninth century, this energetic and enterprising race established themselves as far afield as Syria, Italy, Sicily and Ireland in the course of the next three centuries. As a people they not only produced outstanding leaders, but were inspired exponents of all the social, political and cultural movements of their time, from monasticism to feudalism and chivalry, from theology and secular government to architecture. They showed an astonishing capacity for organisation, simultaneously absorbing and transforming the cultures of the peoples they conquered, scattering superb churches and castles in the lands they settled. Professor Allen-Brown tells the fascinating story of the Norman expansion. Fully revised edition. R. ALLEN BROWNwas professor of history at King's College, London, and founder of the annual Battle conference on Anglo-Norman studies.
About the Author: R. ALLEN BROWN was professor of history at King's College, London, and founder of the annual Battle conference on Anglo-Norman studies.
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Title: The Normans Second edition
Publisher: Boydell Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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