The Norman aristocracy in the long eleventh century: three case studies

Thesis

This is a study of three aristocratic families significant in Normandy and England in the eleventh century – namely the house of Tosny, the counts of Eu, and the house of Montgommery. It seeks to uncover their careers, estates and relationships before and after 1066. It also attempts to understand the balance of power between the Norman dukes and the aristocracy, and considers how aristocratic families were affected by the union of Normandy and England. The introduction outlines the aims o...

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Authors: Moore, J

• Type of award: DPhil
• Level of award: Doctoral
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford