Domesday: A Search For The Roots Of England - Couverture souple

Wood, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0563551275 ISBN 13 : 9780563551270

Editeur : BBC Books, 1999

Synopsis

In 1086 the Domesday Book was compiled - a survey of England made at the behest of the Norman Conqueror. This text presents the manuscript, attempts to analyse the world it portrays, examines Norman society, and penetrates beyond it into the Anglo Saxon, Roman and even Iron Age cultures.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled. This tremendous story of England and its people was made at the behest of the Norman king William the Conqueror. It was called Domesday, the day of judgement, because 'like the day of judgement, its decisions are unalterable'. In Search of the Roots of England is not only a study of the ancient manuscript but an attempt to analyse the world that Domesday Book so vividly portrayed. By skilful use of the Domesday record historian Michael Wood examines Norman society and the Anglo-Saxon, Roman, and even the Iron Age cultures that preceded it. 'Wood is a perceptive, entertaining and enthusiastic companion.' Sunday Times 'Wood is a lively storyteller.' Washington Post

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BBC Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0563551275
• ISBN 13: 9780563551270
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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