Summary The Norman Conquest of 1066 transformed Britain, as William the Conqueror sought to assert his power over the whole of England by dismantling the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy and crushing regional diversity. We discover the human cost of his campaign and the lasting legacy of the social structures established by the Normans, and how a spirit of resistance began to foment among the population. Dramatic reconstructions also reveal how the longbow was instrumental in Henry V's famous victory at the battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Helen Mirren Ioan Gruffudd Jeremy Irons Michael Portillo
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Aug 21, 2014
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : South Africa
Production companies : Nutopia ApolloMovie Production
Summary The Norman Conquest of 1066 transformed Britain, as William the Conqueror sought to assert his power over the whole of England by dismantling the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy and crushing regional diversity. We discover the human cost of his campaign and the lasting legacy of the social structures established by the Normans, and how a spirit of resistance began to foment among the population. Dramatic reconstructions also reveal how the longbow was instrumental in Henry V's famous victory at the battle of Agincourt in 1415.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Aug 21, 2014
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : South Africa
Production companies : Nutopia ApolloMovie Production
