The Aristocracy of Norman England by Judith A. Green (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Aristocracy of Norman England by Judith A. Green This book provides an account of the influential ruling elite of England in the century after the Norman conquest of 1066, in which the old English aristocracy was swept aside. It focuses on four main themes: land, power, politics, and society (including, specifically, the role of women). FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides the first rounded account of the new ruling elite of England in the century after 1066. It deals with the revolution in landholding by which the old English aristocracy was swept aside, and the nature of aristocratic power, as demonstrated by the control of castles and knights, and lordship over men and land. The book stresses the vitality of aristocratic power throughout the period, particularly during the civil war under King Stephen. The part played by kinship and family in building up and extending influence are emphasised, and a separate chapter is devoted to the crucial role played by women in the transmission of land. The role of aristocratic benefactors in the wave of generosity which brought great wealth to the church is also examined and, finally, the extent to which the newcomers identified themselves with the country they had conquered. Table of Contents Illustrations; Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Conquest and settlement; 2. Wealth and power; 3. The aristocracy and the crown; 4. Aristocratic society; Conclusion; Bibliography. Review ... a well-documented, well-argued and balanced account of a pivotal period. History Today This is an extremely useful book, providing a wide-ranging survey of the composition, power and practices of the aristocracy ... it is to be hoped that this important book stimulates a fertile debate on the nature of aristocratic power, in England and beyond. Journal of Ecclesiastical History Promotional A rounded account of the new ruling elite of England in the century after 1066. Review Quote "This substantial, learned book is both an ambitious synthesis and a research monograph about the century-long complex process of adaptation that followed the settlement of the foreign aristocracy in England. The book is rich in ideas, cautious in argument, and well-written..." Joseph H. Lynch, Journal of Interdisciplinary History Promotional "Headline" A rounded account of the new ruling elite of England in the century after 1066. Description for Bookstore This book provides the first rounded account of the new ruling elite of England in the century after 1066. It focuses on four main themes: land, power, politics, and society (including, specifically, the role of women). Description for Library This book provides the first rounded account of the new ruling elite of England in the century after 1066. It focuses on four main themes: land, power, politics, and society (including, specifically, the role of women). Details ISBN0521335094 Author Judith A. Green Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 1997 ISBN-10 0521335094 ISBN-13 9780521335096 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1997-08-14 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.52094209021 Short Title ARISTOCRACY OF NORMAN ENGLAND Language English Media Book Pages 514 DOI 10.1604/9780521335096 UK Release Date 1997-08-14 AU Release Date 1997-08-14 NZ Release Date 1997-08-14 Illustrations 15 Halftones, unspecified Alternative 9780521524650 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95104223;

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