The Normans
From Raiders to Kings
Published: 2012
Publisher: Crux Publishing
Goodreads Rating: 4.1/5
About This Book
The Normans started out as raiders from Scandinavia, but they quickly transformed into one of the most dynamic and influential peoples of the Middle Ages. They conquered kingdoms from England to Sicily, established a sophisticated feudal system, and brought stability to fractured lands. Lars Brownworth tells the story of the Viking descendants who became medieval Europe's most feared warriors and skilled administrators. From William the Conqueror's triumph at Hastings to the establishment of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, this is an epic tale of ambition, adventure, and conquest that shaped medieval Europe.