Campaigns of the Norman Conquest

This resource provides a full introduction to the Norman Conquest which resulted in dramatic changes to England's aristocracy church and administration; brought new language and cultural influences to England; and revolutionized military architecture with the introduction of the castle. With maps showing how William the Conqueror's strategic intelligence enabled him to defeat his formidable opponents and create a new order this vivid survey studies the Conquest's campaigns in detail. Assessing the human experience of the war attention is also paid to the community surrounding the campaigns. Including a chronology and an analysis of the consequences of William the Conqueror's victory this fascinating volume will prove valuable for both student and general readers.