Campaigns of the Norman Conquest

An introduction to the Norman Conquest, an event which would link the
English kingdom with Europe, especially France, for 500 years. It
completely changed the nation's aristocracy, church and administration,
bringing in a new language and cultural influences. This was reflected
in art and architecture too, especially military architecture and the
castle. The Conquest has since been of enduring political significance:
in the 17th century radicals spoke of the "Norman Yoke" on traditional
English liberties, while 19th-century scholars debated whether it was
"good" or "bad" for the nation's development. Today, the Conquest is
still a hotly-debated issue, popularly regarded as the last time England
was successfully invaded. About the AuthorMatthew Bennett is a Senior
Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and a specialist in
medieval military history.