The Cambridge Companion to the Age of William the Conqueror

This Cambridge Companion provides a comparative cultural history of north-western Europe in the eleventh century, exploring England, Normandy, northern France, Scandinavia, the North Sea world, the insular world, and Continental Europe. It focuses on the culture of the world in which William the Conqueror lived and ruled, with contributions by leading international experts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive Cambridge Companion delves into a comparative cultural history of north-western Europe during the pivotal eleventh century, known as the age of William the Conqueror. Spanning beyond England, Normandy, and northern France, the volume explores diverse regions such as Scandinavia, the North Sea world, the insular world beyond the English Channel, and various parts of Continental Europe. The Companion is meticulously crafted to cater to scholars and enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of this significant era in European history. By adopting a holistic and contextual approach, it shifts the focus away from William the individual and onto the vibrant and captivating culture of the world he inhabited and governed. This era, rather than being solely shaped by William, was itself a product of the rich tapestry of cultures that coexisted. Contributions from esteemed international experts ensure that this volume offers an inclusive and groundbreaking study companion, authoritative in its scholarship and timely in its relevance.

ISBN-13: 9781108728478