The Normans: Told Chiefly in Relation to Their Conquest of England (The Story of the Nations)

xiv, [2], 373, [4] pp. Green cloth, gilt titles, fold-out map of England at the close of the 11th century precedes text, maps and engravings throughout text. A history of England focusing on the Norman Conquest, by the novelist best known for The Country of the Pointed Firs. An engaging historical account that chronicles the rise and impact of the Norman people, tracing their origins from Scandinavian raiders to influential rulers in medieval Europe. Jewett explores the Normans' pivotal role in shaping European history, including their conquest of England in 1066, the establishment of Norman rule in Sicily and southern Italy, and their contributions to art, architecture, and governance.