Domesday by Michael Wood

Domesday by Michael Wood

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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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Domesday by Michael Wood

In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled.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
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ISBN 13 9780563551270
ISBN 10 0563551275
Title Domesday
Author Michael Wood
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Year published 1999-09-16
Number of pages 280
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