The Normans in Europe
| Author | : Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts |
| Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2000-12-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 071904751X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780719047510 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (510 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Normans in Europe written by Elisabeth M. C. Van Houts and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2000-12-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a selection from the abundant source material generated by the Normans and the peoples they conquered. It takes a wide European perspective on the Normans, assessing and explaining Norman expansion, their political and social organization and their eventual decline. The Normans in Europe explores: the process of assimilation between Scandinavians and Franks and the emergence of Normandy; the internal organization of the principality with a variety of source materials from chronicles, miracle stories and chapters; the role of women and children in Norman society; and a variety of other areas.
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