Norman Conquest
Before and after William the Conqueror invaded England, the Normans were a force to be reckoned with in Europe. Below are sites concerning who the Normans were and how they came to England, as well as events in England immediately preceding the invasion.
Conquest
From your About.com Guide, a four-part examination of the events leading up to the Norman Conquest, the invasion itself, and its aftermath.
From your About.com Guide, a four-part examination of the events leading up to the Norman Conquest, the invasion itself, and its aftermath.
The Bayeux Tapestry - Embroidered Artifact of the Norman Conquest
This priceless artifact of the Norman Conquest details events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the battle itself. Get all the facts in this concise introduction from your Guide.
This priceless artifact of the Norman Conquest details events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the battle itself. Get all the facts in this concise introduction from your Guide.
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry has been described as "The noblest monument in the world relating to our old English history." An informative article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Bayeux Tapestry has been described as "The noblest monument in the world relating to our old English history." An informative article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
1066: The Effects of the Norman Conquest
An extensive list of articles by Geoff Boxell on England before and after the conquest and some notable individuals includes work by other authors, reprinted with permission, and some maps. Lots of info.
An extensive list of articles by Geoff Boxell on England before and after the conquest and some notable individuals includes work by other authors, reprinted with permission, and some maps. Lots of info.
Battle of Hastings
Extensive, well-written but unreferenced examination of the complex history leading up to the invasion, the battle, and its consequences, by John Schneider.
Extensive, well-written but unreferenced examination of the complex history leading up to the invasion, the battle, and its consequences, by John Schneider.
The Battle of Hastings 1066
Huge site by Glen Crack provides a wealth of pages on the battle, its background, and aftermath.
Huge site by Glen Crack provides a wealth of pages on the battle, its background, and aftermath.
William the Conqueror
21-page overview by Dr. E. L. Knox provides background on Norman history, biographical info on William, a brief look at the invasion and useful information on its aftermath.
21-page overview by Dr. E. L. Knox provides background on Norman history, biographical info on William, a brief look at the invasion and useful information on its aftermath.