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The history of the Normans is a chronicle of the roots of modern society, religion and politics. This landmark three-part series presents the epic story of the Normans as it has never before told before.
Born of Scandinavian roots, they were the brutal band of warriors who sailed their longboats up the Seine and returned with Northern France. They were the lawless bandits who embraced the French legal system, the heathens who infiltrated and dominated Christian Europe. They were the early pioneers of the New World who faded from the memory of humanity to be replaced by the likes of Columbus and Cabot. Then they conquered England, went to Scotland through invitation and then on to Ireland with divine permission. Wherever they went, they penetrated the power elite–the Church and the Monarchy–and left their mark there after.
With new historical and archaeological evidence, expert commentary and stunning visuals, this informative and entertaining series is the definitive film chronicle of the saga of The Normans.
THE INVADERS
1. Introduction
2. European Feudalism
3. Rollo and the Norman Invasion
4. Warfare and the Church
5. William the Conqueror
6. Fight for the Throne of England
7. King Harold II
8. The Battle of Stamford Bridge
9. The Battle of Hastings
10. Reign of William the King
11. Harrying of the North
12. The Domesday Book
13.The English Language
14. The Kingdom of France
15. The Death of William
16. Credits
THE KINGDOM IN THE SUN
1. Introduction
2. The Balance of Power in Europe
3. Normans in Southern Italy
4. Robert Guiscard
5. The Holy War of Pope Leo IX
6. Norman Conquest of Sicily
7. Byzantine Stronghold in Bari
8. The Dome of the Rock
9. Pope Gregory VII
10. The First Crusade
11. The Reign of King Roger II
12. The Royal Court's Religious Tolerance
13. End of the Hauteville Dynasty
14. Credits
LOSS OF IDENTITY
1. Introduction
2. The War of Succession
3. Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine
4. Culture of French Aristocracy
5.The Normans Invade Wales
6. The Royal House of Scotland
7. Politics and Religion in Ireland
8. The Murder of Thomas Becket
9. English Settlers in Ireland
10. Richard the Lionheart
11. King John's Dispute with France
12. The Magna Carta
13. Legacy of the Normans
14. Credits
