"William the Conqueror and the Rule of the Normans" by F. M. Stenton is a history book that examines the life of William the Conqueror and how he changed England and Normandy after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The book explains William's leadership and the big constitutional and social changes that happened because of him. It starts by looking at the history of Scandinavia and how it affected England, talking about invasions and settlements by Scandinavians. Stenton sets up the story by describing what England was like before William took over, hinting at the big changes in power and society that would happen after he started ruling, as well as focusing on the political connections between Normandy, England, and Scandinavian countries, which helps explain how William rose to power and the complicated situation he faced.
William the Conqueror and the Rule of the Normans
By F. M. (Frank Merry) Stenton
Witness the gripping account of a leader whose invasion reshaped a kingdom and changed the course of history forever.
Summary
About the AuthorSir Frank Merry Stenton FBA was an English historian of Anglo-Saxon England, a professor of history at the University of Reading (1926–1946), president of the Royal Historical Society (1937–1945), Reading University's vice-chancellor (1946–1950).
Sir Frank Merry Stenton FBA was an English historian of Anglo-Saxon England, a professor of history at the University of Reading (1926–1946), president of the Royal Historical Society (1937–1945), Reading University's vice-chancellor (1946–1950).
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