The Normans – Power, Conquest and Culture in 11th Century Europe - Judith A. Green

A bold new history of the rise and expansion of the Norman Dynasty across Europe from Byzantium to England  In the eleventh century the climate was improving, population was growing, and people were on the move. The Norman dynasty ranged across Europe, led by men who achieved lasting fame, such as William the Conqueror and Robert Guiscard. These figures cultivated an image of unstoppable Norman success, and their victories make for a great story. But how much of it is true?  In this insightful... Zobrazit více