The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction

by George Garnett

Overview

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 was changed, 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 Short Introductions 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191604386
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	11/26/2009
Series:	Very Short Introductions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	1,056,402
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

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).