Tag: Northern France
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The Enduring Legacy: How the Normans Shaped English and European History
Introduction The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought a new ruling class to the country, but what did they ever do for us? The Normans, originally Vikings from Scandinavia, came from Normandy in Northern France and gradually assimilated into medieval European society. Their impact on England, and on the lands they conquered, was significant…
