1066 A.D.

This guy dies! Edward I, King of England He’s an alright guy: Conquered Wales

Since Edward I dies, The Normans enter the scene… William the Conqueror Duke from Normandy, France Claimed the throne of England was promised to him Once Edward dies, William earns his nickname— WILLIAM THE CONQUERER!

The Norman Invasion!

Zut! The French Are Coming! Some English shmoe (Harold II) tried to claim the throne once Edward died William would have none of that, so he conquered, crossing the English Channel, invading England

1066 A.D.

So… IN 1066 Edward I dies, The Normans invade, leading to the …..

The Battle of Hastings The decisive battle in the short war William wins After the battle William secures the English Nobles’ allegiance in a radical way: HE ASKS

As for Harold the Shmo… He gets an arrow in the eye His wife identifies his body by the tattoo Which is on his chest, and read her name, “Edith.”

The Normans Change England land divided among William’s followers from Normandy more contact with European civilization a new language—French a new social system— feudalism

Feudalism in a nutshell A social hierarchy based on a religious concept of rank some vassals appointed by king in return for loyalty lords (powerful vassals) appoint their own vassals King Lords powerful landowners Vassals did work or military service for feudal lords in exchange for land Serfs servants to lords and vassals, bound to their master’s land

Enter… the Knights (vassals) provided military service to lords often the sons of nobles began training at an early age wore very heavy armor into battle followed a code of chivalry

Code of Chivalry A code of conduct that covered: whom to defend — knight’s lord, the king, and the Christian faith how to treat a lady— courtly love how to help others Courage under pressure

Chivalry promoted the knightly virtues of: Friendship/loyalty Generosity Courage Chastity/courtesy Piety

Part of the Code of Chivalry was how to treat a lady or…

Courtly Love The knight adored the lady and was inspired by her glorified the lady in words The lady remained pure and out of reach was set above her admirer

Courtly Love??? Courtly love Vs. Courtney Love ????

Romance What is it?

The Romance during the middle ages… A new genre of literature inspired by legends of chivalrous knights Stages: Dangerous quest Test of honor/courage Return to point of origin Characteristics: Hero on a quest Magical help Courtly love

townspeople not tied to a master’s land - the can make a living wherever they go Feudalism starts to decline Growth of Cities and Towns

Then came the plague… In the 14th century, the world was hit by a terrible outbreak of the bubonic plague - As much as 60% of the world’s population died. In Europe alone, it took almost 200 years for the population to recover

Think about it:

60%

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How do I know if I’ve got the Black Death? The symptoms of the bubonic plague included: blotches on the skin hardening and swelling of the glands under the armpit or in the groin delirium insanity

England’s population is reduced by one-third. Labor shortage gives lower classes more bargaining power. Over time, serfs gain freedom. The Plague’s effect in England

leads to British national consciousness-- nationalism war between England and France England unsuccessful Yo to the Yeoman begin to become dominant force (instead of knights) small landowners with longbows The Hundred Years’ War: 1337–1453