1066, Prof Jennifer Paxton (6 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture / 3x DVD - The Great Courses)
A detailed examination of the Norman Conquest as a pivotal moment in Western history. The Course analyzes the pre-conquest political landscape, focusing on succession conflicts between Harold Godwinson, William of Normandy, and Harald Hardrada. The curriculum covers the tactical innovations of the Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror's subsequent efforts to consolidate power through diplomacy and conflict. It concludes by illustrating how the conquest transformed English society, resulting in lasting changes to law, language, and architecture.
 
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