英国文学史及选读课件2TheSaxon-NormanPeriod.pptVIP

Unit 2 The Saxon-Norman Period (1066 - 1350) I. Background: 1. Norman Conquest: In the year 1066, at the battle of Hastings, the Normans headed by William, duke of Normandy, defeated the Anglo-Saxons and began the Saxon-Norman period. 2. The Consequence of Norman Conquest: The Norman Conquest brought England more than a change of rulers. 1) Politically, a feudalist system was established in England. 2) Religiously, the Rome-backed Catholic Church had a much stronger control over the country. 3) Culturally, A. Great change also took place in languages. After the conquest, three