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LoC No.: 11013390
Title: The Normans; told chiefly in relation to their conquest of England
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Summary: "The Normans; Told Chiefly in Relation to Their Conquest of England" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history of the Normans, focusing particularly on their conquests, culture, and influence, especially in relation to their impact on England. It intertwines the stories of significant figures such as Rolf the Ganger and William the Conqueror with the rich traditions and transformations of the Viking descendants. The opening of the book delves into the origins and characteristics of the ancient Northmen, elaborating on their lifestyle, voyages, and fierce reputation as pirates and warriors. It paints a picture of their working and fighting spirit, describing how the Scandinavian landscape shaped their culture and ambitions. The narrative emphasizes the transition from Viking raiders to more settled conquerors in lands like Normandy, setting the stage for the establishment of a new and enduring identity as Normans under leaders like Rolf. Furthermore, it hints at the complexities of their integration into French society, foreshadowing their ultimate role in shaping European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909
EBook No.: 44920
Published: Feb 15, 2014
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154
Subject: Normans
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11013390
Title: The Normans; told chiefly in relation to their conquest of England
Credits:
Produced by RichardW, sp1nd and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Normans; Told Chiefly in Relation to Their Conquest of England" by Sarah Orne Jewett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history of the Normans, focusing particularly on their conquests, culture, and influence, especially in relation to their impact on England. It intertwines the stories of significant figures such as Rolf the Ganger and William the Conqueror with the rich traditions and transformations of the Viking descendants. The opening of the book delves into the origins and characteristics of the ancient Northmen, elaborating on their lifestyle, voyages, and fierce reputation as pirates and warriors. It paints a picture of their working and fighting spirit, describing how the Scandinavian landscape shaped their culture and ambitions. The narrative emphasizes the transition from Viking raiders to more settled conquerors in lands like Normandy, setting the stage for the establishment of a new and enduring identity as Normans under leaders like Rolf. Furthermore, it hints at the complexities of their integration into French society, foreshadowing their ultimate role in shaping European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909
EBook No.: 44920
Published: Feb 15, 2014
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154
Subject: Normans
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.