The Normans: Conquest and Control 1/2: Norman England, c1066–c1100

Norman England, c1066–c1100 - The Normans: Conquest and Control. The resources are suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC GCSE History and iGCSE History.

• Causes of Norman Conquest, including the death of Edward the Confessor, the claimants and claims.
• Military aspects: Battle of Stamford Bridge; Battle of Hastings; Anglo-Saxon and Norman tactics; military innovations, including cavalry and castles.
• Establishing and maintaining control: the Harrying of the North; revolts, 1067–1075; King William’s leadership and government; William II and his inheritance.

Please note that due to the number of resources, this is one half of the unit. You can purchase the other half of this unit and other sections separately. Included within this bundle are the following complete lessons, revision guide and assessment:

01 - Welcome to History - Chronological Overview
02 - Migration to England before 1066
03 - Life in England before 1066
04 - The Normans
05 - The Rise of the Godwins
06 - Interpretations of Harold’s Oath to William, Duke of Normandy
07 - Tostig’s Rebellion
08 - Edward the Confessor - An Anglo-Saxon King
09 - Rivals and Claimants to the Throne in 1066
10 - Harold Godwinson - King of England
11 - Norman Preparations for Invasion
12 - Harald Hardrada Invades - The Battle of Fulford Gate
13 - The Battle of Stamford Bridge
14 - Anglo-Saxon and Norman Tactics and Military Innovations
15 - The Chronology of the Battle of Hastings
16 - Interpretations of The Battle of Hastings
17 - William the Conqueror’s Victory at The Battle of Hastings
18 - The Normans: Conquest and Control: Assessment
19 - The Normans: Conquest and Control: Revision Guide

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