The Norman Conquest is an accessible survey of william the Conqueror, Stamford Bridge and Hastings. It introduces the principal chronology, institutions and turning points while locating the subject within its regional and international setting.
The book connects political and military developments with social, economic, religious and cultural change, providing a broad starting point for readers before they move to more specialised studies. Its historical scope is represented on HBS by Norman Conquest of England. Key figures linked to the book include William the Conqueror.
