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A Brief History of the Normans

By: Francois Neveux, Howard Curtis
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The history of the Normans began a long time before 1066. Originating from the 'Norsemen' they were one of the most successful warrior tribes of the Dark Ages that came to dominate Europe from the Baltic Sea to the island of Sicily and the borders of Eastern Europe.

Beginning as Viking raiders in the eighth century, the Normans not only changed the landscape of Europe but were changed by their new conquests. As a military force they became unstoppable; as Conqerors, they established their own kingdom in Normandy from where they set out on a number of devastating campaigns, where they also introduced innovations in politics, architecture and culture.

In A Brief History of the Normans Leading French historian, Francois Neveux, gives an accessible and authoritative introduction.
©2008 Francois Neveux. Howard Curtis (P)2014 Audible Ltd
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Excellent overview of Norman history

This is an excellent audiobook, wonderfully read by Jonathen Keeble. The narrator pronounces difficult names and places very well (something that can’t be said of all readers). The book is fast paced and consistently interesting. The subject is a broad overview from the Vikings to the thirteenth century. It’s suitable for the beginner with no prior knowledge of the subject but with enough new/unusual information for an experienced historian to learn new things too. Thoroughly recommended!

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