1066: The Year that Changed Everything - Season 1 Episode 2 England and Normandy Before Conquest
Take a closer look at the half-century between the Danish conquest of England in 1016 and the fateful year of 1066-a chaotic time when power was up for grabs. Two figures were crucial during this time. The first: Edward the Confessor, who succeeded to the English throne in 1042 but was dominated by the powerful Godwinsons. The second: William the Bastard, the ruler of Normandy, who brought the Norman nobles under control and then set his sights on conquering England.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Wonderium, The Great Courses
- Keyword: british history, history
- Cast:
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