"England under the Angevin Kings, Volume I" by Kate Norgate is a historical study, providing a deep look into England as it was governed by the Angevin Kings, centering on Henry I's reign from 1100 to 1135. Norgate looks at the political, societal, and religious changes of the time, highlighting the difficulties of ruling and the relationships between different groups in English society. The book starts with the author’s introductory notes where she acknowledges those who helped her and describes the structure of the book, including helpful visual aids. The initial chapter presents important topics such as the English monarchy's resurgence after the chaotic Norman era, shaped by Henry I's actions and nature. By referencing historical predictions and comparing rulers of the past, Norgate prepares readers for a story that reveals the difficulties and advancements of England ruled by foreigners focusing on how Henry I aimed to reestablish structure and leadership in a country divided and under foreign control.
England under the Angevin Kings, Volume I
By Kate Norgate
Witness the rebirth of a nation as a foreign king strives to unite a fractured land and restore the crown's former glory.
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Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
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