The Norman Conquest of the North

Kapelle’s study of the North of England in the years before during and after the Norman Conquest is a fascinating account of a pivotal but little-studied region of medieval England. He explains the resistance of Northumberland and York to Norman settlement in terms of the region’s geographical historical and political background his approach based on a new interpretation of old evidence and previously ignored geographical agricultural and dietary information.<br/><br/>Originally published in 1979.<br/><br/>A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original and are presented in affordable paperback formats bringing readers both historical and cultural value.