The Norman Conquest

by Monique Barb - The native people of Britain were repeatedly attacked and their land invaded by warriors and settlers from Europe. But the Norman Conquest in 1066 was to be the last invasion from Europe. The Norman invasion did not come as a surprise to the English, for King Harold who had taken the throne on the death of Edward the Confessor had in fact pledged his support to Duke Willia ...

Date added: 04 October '07

The Norman Conquest of England

by Herminne Tonita - William the Conqueror had governed England and Normandy by travelling from one place to another to make sure his authority was accepted. The king's household was the government and it was always on the move. Kings were crowned in Westminster, but they kept their treasuries in Winchester. When their kingdom grew up, they sent nobles and knights to act as sheriffs. But the sy ...

Date added: 22 February '07