The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction by George Garnett (English) Paper

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The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was successfully invaded, and was one of the most profound turning points in English history. This fascinating Very Short Introduction focuses on the differing ways the invasion was viewed by those who witnessed it, and how its legacy has been interpreted by generations since.

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The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was successfully invaded, and was one of the most profound turning points in English history, cataclysmically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a European state. But what actually happened? How was the invasion viewed by those who witnessed it? And how has its legacy been seen by generations since? This fascinating Very Short Introduction reveals how dramatically English life waschanged, from its language to its law, and focuses on the differing ways the conquest has been viewed by historians and in folklore ever since. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very ShortIntroductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Looks at the differing ways the invasion was viewed, and how its legacy has been interpreted by the following generations. Examines how historians have pieced together the evidence, and how they have analysed it.

Author Biography

George Garnett is Tutorial Fellow in Modern History, at St Hugh's College, Oxford. He is St Hugh's Tutor in Medieval History, and he also teaches political thought from antiquity to the seventeenth century. These teaching specialisms reflect his main research interests. His recent publications include Conquered England: Kingship, Succession, and Tenure 1066-1166 (OUP, 2007), and Marsilius of Padua and 'The Truth of History' (OUP, 2006).

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The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was successfully invaded, and was one of the most profound turning points in English history, cataclysmically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a European state. But what actually happened? How was the invasion viewed by those who witnessed it? And how has its legacy been seen by generations since? This fascinating Very Short Introduction reveals how dramatically English life waschanged, from its language to its law, and focuses on the differing ways the conquest has been viewed by historians and in folklore ever since. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very ShortIntroductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Reveals how dramatically the Norman Conquest changed English life, from its society to its language and lawExplains how historians have pieced together the events of 1066, and the motives of the key figures involvedExplores how much of what we understand about the Norman Conquest was coloured by the interpretations and values of Victorian historians

Details ISBN0192801619 Author George Garnett Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2009 ISBN-10 0192801619 ISBN-13 9780192801616 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Subtitle A Very Short Introduction Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 942.021 Short Title NORMAN CONQUEST Language English Media Book Series Very Short Introductions Affiliation Tutorial Fellow in Modern History, University of Oxford DOI 10.1604/9780192801616 UK Release Date 2009-11-26 Publication Date 2009-11-26 NZ Release Date 2009-11-26 Illustrations 20 black and white halftones Pages 176 Birth 1942 Position Chair and Professor of History Audience General AU Release Date 2010-02-25 We've got this

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