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The Norman Kings: 1066 – 1135 (English History I)
This course will cover the period of time from William the Conqueror's conquest of England (1066) through the death of his youngest son, King Henry I. We will begin with a comprehensive introduction covering the final years of late Anglo-Saxon England, as well as the Duchy of Normandy, and from there we will proceed to cover the entirety of the political and military history of the Norman Kings of England. View all content
- 6 Hours 59 Minutes
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- 3 Quizzes
What you will learn
Module 1
Module 1 - The Kingdom of England
In this module, we will introduce the chaotic world of late Anglo-Saxon England, and lay the groundwork for the tale of William's audacious conquest - the story of how an illegitimate Norman duke successfully conquered one of the most cohesive kingdoms in Western Europe.
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Lecture 1.1 - The Kingdom of England
18 mins - 26 Minutes
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Lecture 1.3 - Cnut and His Sons
20 Minutes - 18 Minutes
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Lecture 1.5 - The Early Reign of Edward the Confessor
24 Minutes -
Lecture 1.6 - Godwinson Dominance
15 Minutes -
Lecture 1.7 - The Northumbrian Revolt
19 Minutes
Module 2
Module 2 - The Duchy of Normandy
In this module, we will turn our attention to the south, to a relatively minor Duchy settled by former Norse raiders. In this lecture, we will introduce and explore the history and political systems of Normandy, from its founding through 1035, when a young Duke William II rose to power in Normandy, and dramatically changed the trajectory of the Duchy's history.
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Lecture 2.2 - The Duchy of Normandy
34 Minutes -
Lecture 2.3 - Lay and Religious Administration in Normandy
14 Minutes -
Lecture 2.4 - The Ducal Family
12 Minutes - 7 Minutes
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Lecture 2.6 - The Northern French Principalities
13 Minutes
Module 3
Module 3 - Duke William of Normandy
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Lecture 3.1 - William the Bastard?
8 Minutes -
Lecture 3.3 - Triumph at Val-es-Dunes
16 Minutes -
Lecture 3.4 - Matilda of Flanders and the Council of Reims
17 Minutes -
Lecture 3.5 - Episcopal Consolidation
8 Minutes - 17 Minutes
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Lecture 3.7 - Defending the Duchy
22 Minutes -
Lecture 3.8 - The Conquest of Maine
10 Minutes - 10 Minutes
Module 4
Module 4 - Conquest (1066-1071)
This module covers the Norman conquest and pacification of the Kingdom of England.
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The Norman Kings: 1066 – 1135 (English History I)
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