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1066: The Year That Changed Everything

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1066: The Year That Changed Everything

By: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Jennifer Paxton
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With this exciting and historically rich six-lecture course, experience for yourself the drama of this dynamic year in medieval history, centered on the landmark Norman Conquest. Taking you from the shores of Scandinavia and France to the battlefields of the English countryside, these lectures will plunge you into a world of fierce Viking warriors, powerful noble families, politically charged marriages, tense succession crises, epic military invasions, and much more.

Your journey starts in the 10th and early 11th centuries, when power in England and Normandy was very much up for grabs - and when the small island nation was under continuous assault from Viking forces. Professor Paxton helps you gain a solid grasp of the complex political alliances and shifting relationships between figures such as Emma of Normandy, Cnut, and Edward the Confessor. She also recounts for you the two seminal battles that pitted England against the Scandinavians and the Normans: the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings. Throughout the lectures, Dr. Paxton opens your eyes to continued debates and controversies over this year and offers her own take on the Norman Conquest's enduring legacy and the fascinating results of this epic clash. By exploring the year 1066 – what led up to it, what happened during that fateful year, and what changed as a result - you'll gain a sharper perspective and a greater understanding of everything that would come afterward.

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Clear and informative. The professor knows her stuff. A complete understanding of the events. I really enjoyed this.

Very well done!

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Professor Paxton does an outstanding job. She covers every angle of the Norman invasion, including the decades beforehand and what lead to it. I especially liked her discussion of how William consolidated power in England in the years after Hastings, most of which was totally new to me. If you're interested in English history, you'll love this.

Terrific!

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excelent narration , clear and engaging. the last chapter dealing with the effects of the Norman conquest provide great context. great professor

great insight

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I loved every moment of these lectures. The accounts were easy to follow because the author/narrator was very careful to weave details together in a thoughtful way. I will definitely listen again to reinforce what I learned. I highly recommend this scholarly and riveting work.

Outstanding!

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Very informative and really good presentation. She starts far enough ahead to set the stage, covers 1066 events, and summarizes the impact both immediately and thru to today. I enjoyed this course. Well done.

Really good

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It was interesting, but not for me. History buffs or those who have also watched Vinland Saga will enjoy this, but I found myself tuning out for most of the book. It sure got me through half a day of work as background noise though!

Good background noise

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One of the most relevant moments in western history explained. The sound quality is a little strident.

Very interesting, well narrated but a little harsh sounding

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Well-presented and accessible history of a critical period in world history. His helped me to understand the complexities of relationships in this period and the manner in which they shaped history.

Wonderfully Accessible

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I enjoyed every second of this lecture. Brought me back to being in a college lecture hall listening to an excellent professor.

Clearly told story

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Interesting history. Nothing life-changing though just trying to write a 15 word review here ha ha.

Interesting history!

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