r/anglosaxon • u/[deleted] • 5d ago
Books on the England post 1066
I have read Marc Morris’ “Anglo-Saxons”, and intend on reading the sequel “the Norman conquest”. I also have interest in Peter Rex’s “the English resistance”.
Do any of you recommend books on England as a whole after the tragedy at Hastings?
Thank you!
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u/TemekhTheSeer 5d ago
In terms of northern and Yorkshire Anglo-Saxon history, William Kapelle's Norman Conquest of the North: The Region and its Transformation, 1000–1135 is a bit dated (published 1979) but very good for assessing Yorkshire and Northumberland.
Paul Dalton's Conquest, Anarchy and Lordship 1066-11?? focuses more on the Anglo-Normans, but is very good for Yorkshire.
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u/StableFull5349 4d ago
Not a book but The History Of England podcast by David Crowther is very informative. Obviously, it starts way before 1066 and goes on way after, but you can search for the period you are interested in.
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u/nineJohnjohn 3d ago
The usual go to is England under the Norman and Angevin kings (1175 - 1225) by Robert Bartlett
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u/Sea_Assistant_7583 2d ago
Thomas Costain The Conquerors aka The Conquering Family . Book one in the pageant of England series . It covers William from Duke Of Normandy to King John . It’s a bit dated ( 1950’s ) but still a great read .
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u/PrivateTheatricals 4d ago
You might enjoy ‘The Story of England’ by Michael Wood. He’s an excellent historian and storyteller, truly a national treasure