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Campaigns of the Norman Conquest
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Campaigns of the Norman Conquest
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matthew Bennett
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| Series | Essential Histories |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:96 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 170 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781841762289
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| Classifications | Dewey:942.02 |
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| Audience | | General | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
42 b/w; 31 col
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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| Publication Date |
21 November 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This book provides a full introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which resulted in dramatic changes to the nation's aristocracy, church and administration. It brought a new language and cultural influences and revolutionised military architecture with the introduction of the castle. This profound impact was not brought about as the result of a single battle and it took a five-year war for William to establish control over his new kingdom. The campaigns are studied in detail, with maps showing how William's energy and strategic intelligence enabled him to defeat his formidable opponents and create a new order.
Author Biography
Matthew Bennett is a Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and a specialist in medieval military history.
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