The Norman Conquest On 14 October,1066,William won the most decisive battle in English history. After that he was crowned William I at Westminster Abbey in London,hence the Norman control throughout the country. no drvB nem e lononm
The Norman Conquest ◼On 14 October, 1066, William won the most decisive battle in English history. ◼After that he was crowned William I at Westminster Abbey in London, hence the Norman control throughout the country
Text B:The Making of England in Middle Ages (1066--1485) Key Points William I and the Beginning of Feudal System ●HenryⅡand the Common Law The Great Charter and the Beginning of the Parliament OThe Hundred Years'War ●Wars of the Roses
Text B: The Making of England in Middle Ages (1066--1485) Key Points ⚫William I and the Beginning of Feudal System ⚫Henry II and the Common Law ⚫The Great Charter and the Beginning of the Parliament ⚫The Hundred Years’ War ⚫Wars of the Roses
William I William I tried great efforts to create a strong centralized monarchy. After he succeeded in putting down lots of rebellions in the country,he made a general survey about the land ownership in England in 1085 so that all England was recorded and he could know exactly what his new kingdom had
William I ◼William I tried great efforts to create a strong centralized monarchy. ◼After he succeeded in putting down lots of rebellions in the country, he made a general survey about the land ownership in England in 1085 so that all England was recorded and he could know exactly what his new kingdom had
William I He also built lots of castles in England. The Tower of London on the north bank of the River Thames was one of the most famous historic sites. It first functioned as a fortress to protect London city,but it was also used as royal residence by many English kings as well as prison for important criminals
William I ◼He also built lots of castles in England. ◼The Tower of London on the north bank of the River Thames was one of the most famous historic sites. ◼It first functioned as a fortress to protect London city, but it was also used as royal residence by many English kings as well as prison for important criminals
The Tower of London
The Tower of London