Spring Courses 2010

Publication Date: Oct 6, 2009

HIST 3040 Medieval England

The history of early medieval England is an intricate braid of the many peoples, cultures, and political alliances who at once embraced and defied the notion of political, religious and cultural unity. This course examines England's history from the fifth to the twelfth century. It examines the Anglo-Saxons, the Viking invasions, the Scandinavian dynastic claims, the Norman invasions and Anglo-Norman society. The course is heavily geared towards reading primary sources that focus on religious, political, social and legal history. Special attention will be given to the age of Bede, Alfred the Great, the Norman Conquest, and the reign of Henry II.