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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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The Normans conquered England in 1066 after a succession crisis following the death of Edward the Confessor.
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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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Harold Godwinson became king, but William, Duke of Normandy, claimed Edward had promised him the throne.
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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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So, the king Edward the Confessor dies and the succession crisis begins
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Harold Godwinson, who became the king, fights William (Duke of Normandy) to whom the throne was promised.
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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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William invaded and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings (1066), then gradually secured control through campaigns and castle-building.
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Politically, the conquest transformed England’s elite: Anglo-Saxon nobles were largely replaced by Norman lords loyal to William.
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England became more tightly integrated into continental politics, especially relations with Normandy and France.
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So, how did William claim England? - He conquered England, defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings
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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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Thanks to the victory of William, the Anglo-Saxon elite was replaced by Norman lords loyal to William.
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Thanks to that England became more connected with Normandy and France.
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The Normans strengthened royal authority through feudal structures and more systematic governance.
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Socially, a new aristocracy reshaped landholding, and castles became symbols of control and defense.
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Culturally, Norman French deeply influenced the English language, law, and court life, contributing to Middle English development.
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Administratively, William ordered the Domesday Book (1086) to assess land and taxation, showing a more centralized state capacity.
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4. Norman Conquest: how it happened + ramifications inizia ad imparare
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The Church also changed: Norman bishops and reforms linked England more strongly to European religious trends.
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Over time, the conquest produced a hybrid Anglo-Norman society and a monarchy with broader resources and ambitions.
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