1066-1154, norman period

Discusses many aspects of medieval civilization in Britain between 1066-1485 including the church, trade and communications, leisure and fashion, and castles.

A brief biography of William the Conqueror who, in 1066 led his Norman army to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces at the Battle of Hastings.

In medieval times, an English prior becomes involved in a mystery when he leads a delegation into Wales to acquire the bones of Saint Winifred.

Presents a thorough examination of the Bayeux Tapestry which depicts the Norman Conquest of England and the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and presents additional evidence which appears to undermine the Norman point of view.

The ambitious prior of Kingsbridge, England, dreams of building the greatest Gothic cathedral in the world, and the struggle to construct it leads to a battle between good and evil in twelfth-century England.

Provides a historical account of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a pivotal event in England's history, as well as the people and events leading up to it and its ramifications.

Discusses the Norman conquest of England and describes their way of life, government, religion, architecture, and influence on the world.

Traces the history of the Bayeux tapestry as well as the social and political history of the Norman Conquest of 1066 that is recorded in the tapestry.

Presents an illustrated biography of the life of William the Conqueror, England's first Norman King.

The ambitious prior of Kingsbridge, England, dreams of building the greatest Gothic cathedral in the world, and the struggle to construct it leads to a battle between good and evil in twelfth century England.