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Bezig met laden... The Normans (1984)door R. Allen Brown
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With their flying arrows and familiar chain-mail the Normans not only conquered Anglo-Saxon England, but had an impact on the whole of Europe. Beginning as Viking raiders (`Northmen') who settled in Northern France in the late ninth century, this energetic and enterprising race established themselves as far afield as Syria, Italy, Sicily and Ireland in the course of the next three centuries. As a people they not only produced outstanding leaders, but were inspired exponents of all the social, political and cultural movements of their time, from monasticism to feudalism and chivalry, from theology and secular government to architecture. They showed an astonishing capacity for organisation, simultaneously absorbing and transforming the cultures of the peoples they conquered, scattering superb churches and castles in the lands they settled. Professor Allen-Brown tells the fascinating story of the Norman expansion. Fully revised edition. R. ALLEN BROWNwas professor of history at King's College, London, and founder of the annual Battle conference on Anglo-Norman studies. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Mr. Brown quickly (perhaps too much so)covers the orginis of the Normans and the establishment of the Norman state in northern France. He then compartmentalizes the rest of the content into the three main areas of Norman exploit, namely William's invasion and conquering of England, the Norman invasion and subjugation of southern Italy and Sicily, and finally the Norman impact on the First Crusade. Although these events do somewhat follow parallel timelines, Mr. Brown's approach does lend well to the flow and rhythm of the book.
One disappointing aspect of the book however, is the author's choice of illustrations for this book. The majority of photos included are those of Norman architecture and Norman influence on buildings in far away places such as Antioch and Apulia. Important yes, but an over-abundance in a work such as this.
Overall, this book is a little compact for such an enormous subject that deserves so much attention, but can still be a moderately valuable addition to your library. ( )