From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta

Taylor & Francis

From Norman Conquest to Magna CartaEngland 10661215\nAuthor(s): Christopher Daniell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415222150, 978-0415222150\nSynopsis\nUsing a combination of original sources and sharp analysis, this book is sheds new light on a crucial period in Englands development. From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta is a wide-ranging history of England from 1066 to 1215 ideal for students and researchers throughout the field of medieval history.\n\nStarting with the build-up to the Battle of Hastings and ending with the Magna Carta, Christopher Daniell traces the profound change England underwent over the period, from religion and the life of the court through to arts and architecture. \n\nCentral discussion topics include:\n\nhow the Papacy became powerful enough to proclaim Crusades and to challenge kings\nhow new monastic orders revitalized Christianity in England and spread European learning throughout .