The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction

by George Garnett

Book Overview

The Norman Conquest in 1066 was one of the most profound turning points in English history, dramatically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a powerful 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? In this fascinating Very Short Introduction, George Garnett--a leading expert on the Norman Conquest and its aftermath--reveals...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192801619
• ISBN13: 9780192801616
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.4" x 6.8"