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Delve into the rich history of Norman and Medieval England, from William the Conqueror's victory in 1066 to the social and political changes brought about by the Hundred Years War. Learn about key figures, like Thomas Becket and Richard the Lionheart, and explore the impact of events such as the Domesday Book and the Black Death. Discover the fascinating dynamics of feudalism, the role of the Church, and the development of new weapons and medical practices.
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Norman and Medieval England Everything you’ve ever wanted to know!
Norman England: 1066-1154 • King Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror in 1066 at the _______ of ________.
William established Feudalism: a system of land ownership based on service to the king. William redistributed the land. What belonged to 5000 Anglo-Saxons now belonged to him.
Domesday Book A survey conducted by William’s soldiers of all of England—every acre of land, every bit of livestock was recorded. .
Kings who followed • William Rufus • Henry I • Stephen
The Middle Ages: 1154-1377 • Begins with the reign of Henry II
Henry II • First of the Plantagenet family • Brilliant, strong king • Reign marked by power struggle with • Most important contribution
Henry II is also remembered for • His friendship and conflict with Thomas Becket
They started out as friends • Thomas was • Became noticed through his role in the • Thomas was loyal
Things changed when… • Henry decided to name Thomas to the position of Archbishop of Canterbury
This created all sorts of trouble • Thomas undergoes religious conversion • Opposes Henry • “Will no one rid me of this tiresome priest?” • Saint Thomas
Canterbury Cathedral The BEST pilgrimage in England due to the martyrdom of Thomas Becket
The Nave Notice the towering arches give impression of great height
Inside the cathedral Imagine you are a poor serf, what would you think of this?
A view of the back of the Cathedral Again, the size alone is impressive even to today’s standards.
Richard the Lion Hearted • 1189-1199 • Spent little time in England • Viewed the royal treasury as a personal source of revenue • Died without an heir
John 1189-1199 • Second son of Henry II • Selfish ruler • Magna Carta
The next Kings Henry III (1216-1272) • Became King at age 9 • Weak and untrustworthy Edward I (1272-1307) • Called the first parliament Edward II (1307-1327) • Edward I’s biggest failure
Edward III and England in 1300s Edward III (1327-1377) • 100 Years War Hundred Years War • Early battles • Joan of Arc • After this, Plantagenet dynasty ends and the Tudor dynasty begins.
Changes in England Social structure changes and so does political structure New weapons: cannon and crossbow • Means less reliance on Knight Black death—the plague • Killed 40% population • Decreased population of feudal Barons • Decreased control of Church
Medicine in the Middle Ages The four humors • Bodily fluids • Black bile • Yellow bile or choler • Phlegm • Blood