The Cambridge Companion To The Age Of William The Conqueror

Author : Benjamin Pohl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108669788

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The Cambridge Companion to the Age of William the Conqueror by Benjamin Pohl Pdf

This Cambridge Companion offers readers a comparative cultural history of north-western Europe in the crucial period of the eleventh century: the age of William the Conqueror. Besides England, Normandy, and northern France, the volume also explores Scandinavia, the North Sea world, the insular world beyond the English Channel, and various parts of Continental Europe. This Companion features essays designed specifically for those wishing to advance their knowledge and understanding of this important period of European history using a holistic and contextual perspective, deliberately shifting the focus away from William the man and onto the rich and fascinating culture of the world in which he lived and ruled. This was not the age created by William, but the age that created him. With contributions by leading international experts, this volume provides an inclusive and innovative study companion that is both authoritative and timely.

Author : Andrew Galloway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : England
ISBN : 1107486424

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The Cambridge Companion to Medieval English Culture by Andrew Galloway Pdf

"This "companion" is designed to introduce a range of materials deemed to constitute the culture (or, perhaps better, cultures) of medieval England, from approximately the Norman Conquest to roughly the Reformation. The fields presented here may offer a rather unusual fit with standard courses and disciplines, but the pressures on modern frameworks are intended. It is not unusual, however, for study of early periods to offer some combination of "literature," "history," "archaeology," "art history," or other field. Studies in antiquity and the Renaissance do this regularly; and medieval studies was from the outset defined in an equally capacious frame"--

Author : David Bates
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300183832

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William the Conqueror by David Bates Pdf

Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European history In this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William’s life to establish why so many trusted William to invade England in 1066 and the consequences of this on the history of the so-called Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings and for generations to come. A leading historian of the period, Bates is notable for having worked extensively in the archives of northern France and discovered many eleventh- and twelfth-century charters largely unnoticed by English-language scholars. Taking an innovative approach, he argues for a move away from old perceptions and controversies associated with William’s life and the Norman Conquest. This deeply researched volume is the scholarly biography for our generation.

Author : Eva March Tappan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1761539833

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In the Days of William the Conqueror by Eva March Tappan Pdf

William's indefatigable ambition transcends castles, seas, and even kingdoms. His calculated actions and bold decisions alter the course of history, culminating in his ascension to the English throne. Experience the turbulent 11th century, a time when the clangor of swords and the cries of warriors were woven into the fabric of Europe. William's ascent to the throne, his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings, and his efforts to consolidate power are vividly portrayed in this engaging historical narrative. Beyond the battlefield, the book delves into the societal changes, legal reforms, and cultural shifts that marked William's reign. Tappan's skillful storytelling and attention to historical detail make this book a compelling read for history lovers, students, and anyone intrigued by the life and legacy of one of England's most influential monarchs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : England
ISBN : OCLC:976496405

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The Cambridge Companion to Old English Literature by Anonim Pdf

Author : Helmer J. Helmers,Geert H. Janssen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316780329

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The Cambridge Companion to the Dutch Golden Age by Helmer J. Helmers,Geert H. Janssen Pdf

During the seventeenth century, the Dutch Republic was transformed into a leading political power in Europe, with global trading interests. It nurtured some of the period's greatest luminaries, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Descartes and Spinoza. Long celebrated for its religious tolerance, artistic innovation and economic modernity, the United Provinces of the Netherlands also became known for their involvement with slavery and military repression in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This Companion provides a compelling overview of the best scholarship on this much debated era, written by a wide range of experts in the field. Unique in its balanced treatment of global, political, socio-economic, literary, artistic, religious, and intellectual history, its nineteen chapters offer an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the world of the Dutch Golden Age.

Author : Jacob Abbott
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1519593511

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William The Conqueror

Author : D. Bates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0582095670

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William the Conqueror by D. Bates Pdf

Author : Jacob Abbott
Publisher : Tredition Classics
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3847219197

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William the Conqueror Makers of History by Jacob Abbott Pdf

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

Author : Jacob Abbott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1849
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : OCLC:501945516

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History of William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott Pdf

Author : Jacob Abbott
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798463447579

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William the Conqueror / Makers of History Illustrated by Jacob Abbott Pdf

William I (Old Norman: Williame I; Old English: Willelm I; c. 1028[1] - 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, [2][a] was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. The descendant of Viking raiders, he had been Duke of Normandy since 1035. After a long struggle to establish his power, by 1060 his hold on Normandy was secure, and he launched the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The rest of his life was marked by struggles to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands and by difficulties with his eldest son.

Author : Thomas Fuller
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1108004652

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The History of the University of Cambridge by Thomas Fuller Pdf

The historian and writer Thomas Fuller (1608-1661) published his 11-volume Church-History of Britain in 1655, together with an appendix volume, the History of the University of Cambridge Since the Conquest. A stand-alone edition of this appendix was prepared with corrections and clarifications by Marmaduke Prickett, chaplain of Trinity College and Thomas Wright, the prolific author of books on the middle ages, and appeared in 1840. This historic account is now republished, offering detailed and lively insights into the university's origins, roots and traditions. It also provides an informed commentary, sometimes biting, sometimes fantastic, on the university's complex relationship with the church, Oxford and the town authorities of Cambridge. Anyone interested in English history from William the Conqueror to Charles I, through plague, upheavals and civil war, or in the development of university education, will enjoy this classic book.

Author : Edward A. Freeman
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0267798458

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William the Conqueror (Classic Reprint) by Edward A. Freeman Pdf

Excerpt from William the Conqueror Line, even among the conquering kings and their imme diate instruments, their work never takes the shape of the rooting up Of the earlier institutions of the land. Those institutions are modified, sometimes silently by the mere growth Of events, sometimes formally and Of set purpose. Old institutions get new names; new institutions are set up alongside of them. But the Old ones are never swept away; they sometimes die out; they are never abolished. This comes largely of the absorbing and assimilating power Of the island world. But it comes no less of personal character and personal circumstances, and pro-eminently of the personal character of the Nor man Conqueror and of the circumstances in which he found himself. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Elizabeth Archibald,Ad Putter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0521677882

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The Cambridge Companion to the Arthurian Legend by Elizabeth Archibald,Ad Putter Pdf

For more than a thousand years, the adventures of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table have been retold across Europe. They have inspired some of the most important works of European literature, particularly in the medieval period: the romances of Chrétien de Troyes, Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. In the nineteenth century, interest in the Arthurian legend revived with Tennyson, Wagner and Twain. This Companion outlines the evolution of the legend from the earliest documentary sources to Spamalot, and analyses how some of the major motifs of the legend have been passed down in both medieval and modern texts. With a map of Arthur's Britain, a chronology of key texts and a guide to further reading, this volume itself will contribute to the continuing fascination with the King and his many legends.

Author : Sarah Bassett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 110870557X

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The Cambridge Companion to Constantinople by Sarah Bassett Pdf

From its foundation in the fourth century, to its fall to the Ottoman Turks in the fifteenth, 'Constantinople' not only identified a geographical location, but also summoned an idea. On the one hand, there was the fact of Constantinople, the city of brick and mortar that rose to preeminence as the capital of the Roman Empire on a hilly peninsula jutting into the waters at the confluence of the Sea of Marmora, the Golden Horn, and the Bosporos. On the other hand, there was the city of the imagination, the Constantinople that conjured a vision of wealth and splendor unrivalled by any of the great medieval cities, east or west. This Companion explores Constantinople from Late Antiquity until the early modern period. Examining its urban infrastructure and the administrative, social, religious, and cultural institutions that gave the city life, it also considers visitors' encounters with both its urban reality and its place in imagination.