norman conquest?
Q. Source F The King and chief man loved gold and silver and did not care how sinfully it was obtained. The king gave his land for as high a rent as he could, but if a second man offered more then the king gave the land to him. If a third man then offered even more then king would give the land to the man who paid the most and did not care how sinfully the reeves got the money from the poor. important this was written by the Anglosaxon Chronicle for 1087 i REALLY need help on this... do you think this passage is objective or subjective and why?
Asked by India. - Tue Oct 30 18:08:44 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is *supposed* to be objective but clearly it is not. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of works written by multiple authors, all of whom wrote from Anglo-Saxon points of view. Given that the Normans, led by William of Normandy, conquered the Anglo-Saxons and thereafter ruthlessly suppressed them, it is not surprising that Anglo-Saxon authors wrote a history that aimed to portray the Norman king as a corrupt, greedy, sinful person. We can see this in the wording of the text, for example "loved gold and silver and did not care how sinfully it was obtained" may or may not be true, but the author wanted us to believe it was. They wanted to justify their own position and, if they could not win a physical war against the Normans or… [cont.]
Answered by Gerald - Wed Oct 31 01:54:35 2007

What happened during the Norman Conquest of England?
Q. And if you know what did King Arthur do to be famous and stuff?
Asked by unknown - Mon Sep 14 06:52:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. King Arthur was a myth. He did not exist. He is the invention of literature. The Norman Duke, William claimed the throne of England after the death of Edward the Confessor, and he conquered the army of the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold at the battle of Hastings in 1066. After taking over, the Normans eradicated most of the Anglo-Saxon nobility, took over their lands and imposed their laws on England, sometimes ruthlessly. King William had the "Doomsday Book" compiled, which cataloged the wealth of England, and he used it to consolidate his hold on the country. A generation after his death the nation was plunged into chaos as two of his grandchildren (Mathilda and Stephen) fought for control. The chaos ended with the accession of Mathilda's… [cont.]
Answered by Will - Mon Sep 14 07:01:47 2009

How did William the Conqueror use fear to keep control of England After the Norman Conquest?
Q. How effective was this? Can you please give me some examples of how he used fear to keep control?
Asked by tracey b - Wed Mar 25 14:20:37 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Dear Questioner William the Conqueror was a brute. Terror and devastation were weapons which he used to subdue subject populations. He was magnanimous, lenient even generous to those who submitted to him and acknowledged him as overlord. But those who rose against him were systematically destroyed together with their families and lands. In short, he was a terrorist where any violent action was justified by his desire to subjugate. His opponent King Harold was a different character. He was intelligent, educated, and caring. He was also a very good and brave soldier and he should have won at Hastings and kicked the Norman userper back into the sea.
Answered by Trevor D - Wed Mar 25 19:37:15 2009

What happened after the battle of hastings? What effects did the Norman conquest have on the way of life?
Q. I need this for an assignment in three paragraphs for each question. The language for this assignment is aimed at year 7 students.
Asked by Jon_C - Sat Jun 2 21:04:22 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the BIG impact that the Norman conquest had on England was the impact it had on Language French was the language of the NOrmans. Obviously, once they won at Hastings, they assembled their values, language, and lifestyle, as well as governing style. Nowhere is there MORE evidence of Norman influence than in how the language shifted. Before 1066, English was purely a Germanic language. With the influence of Norman French, English became more of a Hodgepodge. For instance, the old English word for cattle is "rinder" (similar to the German). The French word Beouf started being used instead, which was corrupted to "beef". Reading Chaucer you also see a major corruption of English. None of this happened overnight, chaucer was in the 1400' [cont.]
Answered by TEACHING GODDESS - Sun Jun 3 00:52:01 2007

Why was the Bayeux Tapestry important in the study of the Norman conquest of England?
Q. Ive tried studying the question but so far no luck! :(
Asked by aaaa..:) - Thu Oct 30 02:35:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's considered to be a primary source of evidence as it was produced not long after the conquest itself, reputedly by William the Conqueror's wife Matilda (although this is unlikely to be true). So it is the closest we will get to a set of photographs taken of the preparations for the battle and the battle itself. It's one of the few primary sources to survive. It can tell us so much about armour, and the types of boats they used, the horses they used, and all sorts of things we just don't get from descriptions of the battle. I think you need to do some more research about the Tapestry at these websites - this one is particularly good because it does answer your question much better than I have above Battle of Hastings… [cont.]
Answered by northumberland_girl - Thu Oct 30 02:47:55 2008

What's the story of the Norman Conquest of England?
Q. I don't understand it all. What was England before the Normans? What happened to the pre-norman monarchy of England? What happened at Stamford Bridge? What happened at Hastings? I also remember hearing something at school about one of the English member of the royal family visiting normandy and being betrayed or something, but I can't remember the full story.
Asked by Mr_Curiosity - Wed Aug 4 06:16:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Before the Norman Conquest, England was ruled by the Anglo-Saxons. Between 300 A.D and 900 A.D, England was divided into little kingdoms - each with its own 'king' or tribe. In 871 A.D, England was invaded by the Danish vikings. One king, Alfred the Great, stood up to Danish invasion and prevented the Danish vikings king from taking control of all of England. Alfred the Great became the first to become the King of all England. The main source for all of this comes from the Norman written Bayeux Tapestry. Which tells it all from the Norman point of view. William was the Duke of Normandy, which is a province in France. The King of England, Edward the Confessor, was forced to go to Normandy as a child when his mother - the norman princess… [cont.]
Answered by Big B - Wed Aug 4 07:17:06 2010

How did the Norman Conquest of 1066 lead to the destruction of Anglo-Saxon Culture ? ?
Q. What are the key points and examples.
Asked by Mkr - Tue Sep 9 17:53:49 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm not really sure that it did. The Normans (who were descendants of Vikings who had been given land in France to buy them off) had a tendency to adapt themselves to local customs rather than the other way around. Within a generation or so, they were pretty much English. This is not to say that they became Anglo-Saxon; rather that they added another layer to the already complex culture that they found (the Anglo-Saxons had already absorbed a large Danish influence, for example). One neat example is language. Sheep, Pig, Cow - these are all derived from Anglo-Saxon (the A-S for sheep is sceapa, I seem to recall). On the other had, Beef, Pork, Mutton - these are all Norman-French words. The Anglo-Saxon culture is with us still. Not… [cont.]
Answered by Lomax - Tue Sep 9 18:57:22 2008

The Norman Conquest and its effect on English?
Q. I understand that many words of poultry come from French and Anglo-Normans but what other set of vocabulary words are from French/Anglo-Normans. Like beef, cow, etc. Another set of it?
Asked by eunice : ) - Mon Nov 3 20:37:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. to flirt = from "conter fleurette" tennis = from "tenez( verb tenir ) scout = from "ecouter" mutton" = from "mutton" etc more than half of the english vocabulary comes from the french.
Answered by Austerlitz - Tue Nov 4 12:48:00 2008

Why was the Norman Conquest so important?
Q. What important changes did it make for the english or the french.. or both?
Asked by Olivia D - Wed Feb 24 12:56:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. William the Conqueror's victory at the battle of Hastings in October 1066 was followed by six years of campaigning. In the succeeding decades, the Norman kings and their followers expanded their power into Wales and Lowland Scotland. A massive take over of English land and resources accomplished within a framework of notional legality was largely complete by 1086 , the year when Domesday Book was made. On a longer term perspective, it is arguable that the Conquest itself had relatively little impact on a broader evolutionary process of economy, society, landscape, and language. The newcomers were a small military elite who were gradually assimilated into Britain. On the other hand, it is not unreasonable to think of the Norman… [cont.]
Answered by Enquire - Sat Feb 27 11:26:40 2010

What was life like for women during the Norman Conquest of 1066AD?
Q. What was life like for women during the Norman Conquest of 1066AD?
Asked by Shameless Women's Advocate - Thu Aug 28 13:58:38 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Saxons had a different attitude towards property than the Normans did. Saxons were not interested in primogeniture (passing on an estate intact to the oldest son), and left their property to anyone they felt like leaving it to, sons, daughters, cousins, anyone. The Normans introduced the concept of primogeniture into England, which seems to have disadvantaged women somewhat when it came to inheritance. Under Saxon law, women had certain specific rights. In 'The Year 1000' Robert Lacey and Danny Danziger write; 'The old English law codes were concerned to shield women against the hazards of life ina rough male-dominated society. If the epic poetry of the time embodied the aggressive male ethos of the warrior band, the law codes… [cont.]
Answered by Louise C - Sat Aug 30 14:05:39 2008

What happened during Norman Conquest of England?
Q. I don't get it. And do you know anything about king arthur?
Asked by icecream - Mon Sep 14 06:54:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. King Arthur would be either pre-history or a myth. No one knows if Arthur actually existed. The Norman Conquest was when King Edward, The Confessor, of England died without heirs. There were 3 rivals for the crown. The first was Harold Godwinson, the king's brother-in-law (brother of Queen Edith, the king's wife). The second was Harald Hardrad, King of Norway and the third was William, Duke of Normandy. William was probably the only one who could claim a blood relationship as a very distant cousin of the king. Anyway there were battles between the three. Harald Hardrad, King of Norway died 25 Sept 1066 at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. And Harald Goodwinson died at Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, a victory for William who was… [cont.]
Answered by GG924 - Mon Sep 14 09:00:49 2009

In Britain did celts marry romans, and anglo saxons marry celts and vikings prior the norman conquest?
Q. Or is there no information? I know children were probably born out of rape between these tribes
Asked by tom - Tue Nov 10 09:03:04 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If there is one constant in history, it is that two different tribes intermarry, and if there is no wedding cake or fancy ring, there usually is an offspring. However, if you read the article I made a link to, you'll see that genetically speaking, despite the numerous invasions and instances of intermarriage, the English are very similar to who they were BEFORE the Celts came, that is as the glaciers melted and people from the Iberian peninsula became the first humans in England. As for intermarriage, of course it did happen. Not to the extent of the Spanish in the new world, but it did happen. I know for a fact that Roman soldiers stationed in London or own Hadrians Wall would stay there for decades, and more than a few started… [cont.]
Answered by Tearz 4 Fearz-4 LYFE - Tue Nov 10 10:25:28 2009

Was the Battle of Hastings fought in England during the Roman or Norman Conquest?
Q. Was the Battle of Hastings fought in England during the Roman or Norman Conquest?
Asked by Dymond H - Mon May 14 08:30:46 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Normans, in 1066 when the England King became a vassal of the French Throne Oh and The guy who said "chow," you spelled it wrong. Goodbye is "Ciao" in Italian M
Answered by Matt - Thu May 17 21:56:35 2007

After Norman Conquest who controlled England? And which group of people they belonged to?
Q. some sources say "they were Normans which modified form of Northmen." ???
Asked by John - Fri May 1 01:15:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Normans controlled England. Their ancestors were Vikings (Northmen or Norsemen) who had once raided France, but who had been induced by the French king to settle down in the region that would become known as "Normandy" and defend it against raids by other Vikings. They intermarried with the French and produced a new people that seemed to embody the strongest characteristics of Viking and French. After the Conquest in 1066, they first subjugated the Saxons, but gradually intermarried with them and produced yet another new people -- the English -- who were superior to all of their forebears.
Answered by Lakewood C - Fri May 1 01:30:55 2009

How did Norman conquest 1066 contribute to the development of English language?
Q. History of English Language
Asked by sumdel - Sat May 27 12:23:51 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Normans spoke French and brought their language with them. Since they were the rulers, a lot of French words found their way into English. That is why many English words today have latin roots. What's interesting is that English often has a "double" set of words. The Anglo-Saxon words are simple and relate to things; the French words are more sophisticated and often relate to ideas. That's why cow meat is called "beef." Animal names are from English mostly, but the meat from them has origins in French. Other examples: - Chamber (from French) is a fancy word for room. - Portal is a fancy word for gate. - Cooking terms tend to be from French
Answered by Zenza - Sat May 27 12:33:19 2006

before the norman conquest of wales, was it a completely welsh speakign country?
Q. before the norman conquest of wales, was it a completely welsh speakign country?
Asked by sandy - Wed Apr 4 07:45:27 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Even then, I'd doubt that you could say any country was completely speaking any one language. I'm sure there were pockets of Saxon speakers in Wales, but for all intents and purposes, Wales would have been termed completely Welsh speaking.
Answered by WolverLini - Wed Apr 4 08:28:03 2007

what tells the story of Norman Conquest of England?
Q. what tells the story of Norman Conquest of England?
Asked by girlygirl - Wed Dec 12 20:25:08 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think you are referring to the Bayeux Tapestry. But I'm not sure.
Answered by Fortis cadere cedere non potest - Wed Dec 12 20:30:35 2007

I am looking the reasearch the Anglo Saxon Language as spoken in England in the Pre-Norman conquest era?
Q. Any information about books, Web sites or searches please. Or any other useful information you may have.
Asked by malcy - Thu Jun 15 18:02:52 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Hiya! I just finished writing my undergraduate thesis, which was an edition of an Anglo-Saxon medical manuscript, so I'm overjoyed to see your question. I can tell you that an excellent background to the period is Frank Stenton's Anglo-Saxon England. It is the history that my mentor, one of the preeminent scholars in the field of Anglo-Saxon language and literature in the world today, recommended when I began my study of the language. He also recommended Alistair Campbell's Old English Grammar. If you want to learn the language, I recommend The Electronic Introduction to Old English by Peter Baker. It is available as a textbook (Introduction to Old English) as well as online at The website includes what Dr. Baker calls "Old English… [cont.]
Answered by Aine - Fri Jun 16 09:30:58 2006

the anglo saxons & the norman conquest?
Q. the anglo saxons ruled england for longer than the normans i wonder what would have hap pend if the saxon army's lines of communication and shield wall had not broken down the saxon line of descent was king egbert=redburg -king ethelwolf=judith=king ethelbald-ethelbert-ethei red1-king alfred=elswith-eguina(1/s t wife)=king edward=elfleda(2/nd wife) king athelstan king edmund=elgiva edred ,elfred(1/st wife)=king edgar=elfrida(2/nd wife).edward the martyr. elgiva(1/st wife)=king ethelred 11 the unready=emma.king edmund ironside=eidgyth. king edward the confessor the last saxon king.edward acheling the exile=agatha--st margaret =king malcolm of scotland---edgar atheling(last of the saxon princes)---king william 1(the conqueror)=maud king… [cont.]
Asked by L - Tue Jun 1 17:50:01 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The lines of succession are rather irrelevant since at this point the Aetheling royal line had effectively been replaced by the Godwinsons. The short reign of Edgar Aetheling was a stopgap because there was no obvious alternative Saxon heir. It was hardly likely that the powerful Earls would have allowed this Hungarian raised youth to have succeeded otherwise. Had Harold seen off the Norman invasion it would only have given him a breathing space. England was under repeated attack from Norway and Denmark. Sweyn of Demark launched an attack in 1069, and although Edgar joined in that attack and the Northumbrian rising it is perfectly possible that had Harold won at Hastings he would have been the one fending of the invasion. To have secured… [cont.]
Answered by IA - Tue Jun 1 18:41:15 2010

tell me the history of anglo-saxon and norman conquest...?
Q. tell me the history of anglo-saxon and norman conquest...?
Asked by renmorebird - Wed Jun 14 03:58:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That is an interesting question. There is no short answer. The Anglo-Saxons were a culturally related people living in Great Britain from around the mid-5th century AD. Germanic peoples, including the Angles, Saxons, Frisians and Jutes, migrated to southern Britain, beginning after the end of Roman rule, though it is not known whether they substantially replaced the existing population. Over time the different peoples coalesced into a more unified culture. Perhaps under Offa of Mercia, and certainly under Alfred of Wessex and his successors, a kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons existed, which developed into the kingdom of England in the 10th century, one of the main developments of Anglo-Saxon history. Origins of the word The term "Anglo-Saxon"… [cont.]
Answered by hubertxiv - Wed Jun 14 07:00:03 2006