The Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons, why William the Conqueror made the Domesday Book, and how they changed the English language.

Inside you can read about:
invasions and battles
how to make a shield
the story of the Battle of Hastings
castles and cathedrals
lords and peasants

This book is part of a book series called Explore .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Hachette Children's Group .

Izzi Howell is an editor and author of books for children.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Who were the Normans?
• 2: The first Normans
• 3: The rise of the Normans
• 4: The conquest of England
• 5: The Battle of Hastings
• 6: Make a shield
• 7: Norman society
• 8: Everyday life
• 9: Construction and castles
• 10: Religion
• 11: Art and entertainment
• 12: The end of the Normans
• 13: Facts and figures
• 14: Timeline
• 15: Glossary
• 16: Further information
• 17: Index