Norman Conquest: An Enthralling Overview of the English Middle Ages (A Captivating Guide to the Norman Conquest and William the Conquer

By Sean Sanfilippo

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the subsequent rule of William the Conqueror are among the best-remembered and often-documented events in European history. What is much less well known is that less than fifty years before the Norman invasion, England was invaded, conquered, and ruled by Scandinavian kings to become part of a North Sea Empire.

The creation of this empire, which would grow to include the kingdoms of England, Denmark, and Norway, was the work of two Scandinavian kings: Sweyn Forkbeard and his son Cnut the Great. These bold Viking warriors created their empire by conquest and held it by cunning and guile.

Discover a plethora of topics such as

The English-Norman ConnectionA Contested SuccessionThe Viking InvasionThe Normans Arrive in EnglandThe Battle of HastingsConquest of the NorthAnd much more

This book will separate the myth from reality and reveal what you know about medieval England and what you only think you know. It covers a sweeping overview of the period and dives into many of the fascinating facts and stories that have made people love the Middle Ages for so long.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1778006337
• ISBN13: 9781778006333
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Sean Sanfilippo
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"