The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 1 (of 6)
Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
1823 – 1892
ENPublic Domain
Summary
"The History of the Norman Conquest of England: Its Causes and Its Results" by Edward A. Freeman is a six-volume historical study published between 1867 and 1879. This monumental work examines the Norman invasion and its profound impact on English society. Freeman traces events from their earliest origins through William the Conqueror's reign and beyond, championing Anglo-Saxon institutions while documenting their transformation under Norman rule. Though criticized for its immense length and partisan perspective, the work's scholarly influence endures among modern historians of medieval England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Subjects
- Great Britain — History — Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066
- Great Britain — History — Norman period, 1066-1154
- Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066
- Normans — England