The Normans: From Raiders to Kings Free Audiobook Download by Lars Brownworth

Lars Brownworth's The Normans: From Raiders to Kings is a vibrant, detailed and engaging new study of the spectacular rise and sudden fall of the Norman kings who ruled England from 1066 until 1135.

The Normans: From Raiders to Kings is the definitive history of the Norman Conquest. It covers the conversion of England from paganism to Christianity and from tribalism to feudalism. It also examines Normandy, which was once a coastal raiders' haven, made a kingship out of raiding, and eventually became one of Europe's great medieval states.

This audiobook is about the history of the Normans and their rise to power in France. The author describes the origins of their name, from the Norsemen who came to conquer England, to their eventual arrival in France and their rule over France for nearly a century. Lars Brownworth also provides details and insight into how they were able to secure such a strong hold on Europe during this time period.

"The Normans: From Raiders to Kings." Chronicles the first thousand years of Norman rule in England. The Normans, who became kings in 1066, are a remarkable people whose story is told with scholarship and interpretive insight by Professor Lars Brownworth.

The Normans: From Raiders to Kings is a riveting history of the Norman Conquest and the beginning of the medieval period in England, told by one of history's top historians. In this audiobook, the author covers all aspects of life during the pre-Conquest period and throughout the Middle Ages, from warfare to trade, from law enforcement to religion.

The Normans: From Raiders to Kings by Lars Brownworth is a beautifully written, well-researched, and thoroughly fascinating read. Initially, the reader may be turned off by the fact that this book is written in history textbook format. However, it's precisely these notes that make The Normans: From Raiders to Kings so compellingly readable - they're an excellent guide for anyone who wants to learn more about medieval England.