The Normans in European history

"The Normans in European History" by Charles Homer Haskins is a series of lectures that tells how the Normans greatly affected European history. The lectures focus on the Normans as state builders and leaders in places like France, England, and Italy. The story shows how Normandy changed into a strong place and how it affected the rest of Europe while highlighting key persons from Norman's past. The lectures explain the geography and society of Normandy and the mix of cultures from Norse and Frankish people, setting for the Norman's takeover of England and Italy, impacting European governments and culture.