Empires of the Normans: Makers of Europe, Conquerors of Asia

The Normans were descendants of Viking marauders who dominated Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East for a century and a half. They combined military might and political savvy with religious beliefs and a sense of destiny, remaking Europe in their own image.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: John Murray Press

The Economist is a captivating and comprehensive work that delves into the fascinating history of the Normans. Author Simon Roach brings an expert eye and an infectious enthusiasm to the narrative, making it an engaging and page-turning read. Helen Castor, bestselling author of "She Wolves," praises Roach's work, stating that he narrates with pace, clarity, authority, and style, offering a bracing tour of the world that the Normans made their own. Thomas Williams, bestselling author of "Viking Britain," also commends Roach's book, describing it as a fresh retelling that is written with enthusiasm and brio. Marc Morris, bestselling author of "The Anglo-Saxons," praises Roach's work, stating that it is a tale of ambitious adventures and fierce freebooters, of fortunes made and fortunes lost. The Normans, descendants of Viking marauders, exerted their influence across all of western Europe and the Mediterranean, from the British Isles to North Africa, and from Lisbon to the Holy Land. In his book, "Empires of the Normans," Roach explores how the Normans combined military might and political savvy with deeply held religious beliefs and a profound sense of their own destiny. For a century and a half, they reshaped Europe in their own image, leaving a lasting legacy that was forgotten until now. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of medieval history and provides a fresh perspective on the Normans' remarkable journey.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529300321