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Chapter Two The Norman Period (1066 - 1350) The all-prevailing influence of the Medieval church 1/3 land; political power; religious authority Social Conflicts serfs and the peasants Vs. feudal lords (the king, the baron, the church) The Middle English 1. Latin, the language of the Roman Catholic Church; 2. French, the language used in literature and documentation; 3. English, spoken language of the majority of the common English people. Religious Literature The theme of most of the teachings are concerned with personal salvation, moral and spiritual responsibilities, repentance etc.