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1. The Norman Kings
John Gillingham and Ralph A. Griffiths
in Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction
Duke William of Normandy was crowned king of England on Christmas Day in 1066. His position wasn't secure. There were risings against Norman rule during every year from 1067 to 1070. ‘The ...
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2. Origins
Simon Horobin
in The English Language: A Very Short Introduction
Where does the English language come from? While English is distantly related to both Latin and French, it is principally a Germanic language. ‘Origins’ provides a brief history of the ...
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The English Language: A Very Short Introduction
Simon Horobin
The English language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? The English ...
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Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction
John Gillingham and Ralph A. Griffiths
Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction covers the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in the early Middle Ages, through to England's failure to dominate the British ...
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7. The End of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom
John Blair
in The Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short Introduction
English government changed greatly between the reigns of Alfred and Edward, and so did English society. The mid-ninth to mid-eleventh centuries saw rapid growth in population and economy. ...
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The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
Miri Rubin
The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction explores the variety, change, dynamism, and sheer complexity of the period of European history between 500 and 1500 and the impact ...
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7. The ‘Middle Ages’ in our daily lives
Miri Rubin
in The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
‘The “Middle Ages” in our daily lives’ discusses some of the legacies of this period: universities, the printed book, and song. The 12th century saw increased specialization in centres of ...
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4. Kingship, lordship, and government
Miri Rubin
in The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
‘Kingship, lordship, and government’ describes the development of ruling concepts and practices. Sacred kingship was born of a pact between dynastic rulers and the church. Rulers were ...
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2. People and their life-styles
Miri Rubin
in The Middle Ages: A Very Short Introduction
‘People and their life styles’ explores the routines of family and community life in rural settlements and urban centres, in private, and in public. It shows that the people of the ‘Middle ...
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The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction
George Garnett
The Norman Conquest: A Very Short Introduction considers one of the most profound turning points in English history. The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was ...
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