Back to Medieval Source Book | ORB Main Page | Links to Other Medieval Sites | Medieval Sourcebook: Charter of Liberties of Henry I, 1100 This charter, granted by Henry when he ascended the throne, is important in two ways. First, Henry formally bound himself to the laws, setting the stage for the rule of law that parliaments and parliamentarians of later ages would cry for. Second, it reads ...

Back to Medieval Source Book Medieval Sourcebook: The period following the death of Henry I in 1135 and the rule of Henry II were somwhat chaoitic inf England, dominated by the struggle between King Stephen and his cousin, the Empress Matilda, who was the daughter of Henry I and the mother of Henry II. Local nobility used the conflict to usurp power in many areas, an especial practice being that ...

Back to Medieval Source Book Medieval Sourcebook: Peter of Blois: William Rufus and Henry I (1070-1117 ) Peter of Blois: (1070-1117 ) was a continuator of the possibly spurious chronicle of Ingulf. He gives a view of William II Rufus, the successor of William I the Conqueror as a tyrant. We also see the fundraising activities of an early 12th century abbot. on WILLIAM RUFUS William Rufus ...

Introduction to the Norman period.

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LAWS OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR The New Law of the Land as set down by William the Conqueror and his advisors: First that above all things he wishes one God to be revered throughout his whole realm, one faith in Christ to be kept ever inviolate, and peace and security to be preserved between English and Normans We decree also that every freeman shall affirm by oath and compact that he will be ...

William the Conqueror Page Introduction Normandy in the 10th Century Normandy in the 10th Century England in the 11th Century Normandy and England in 1030 Duke William Adulthood Anglo-Norman Relations The Succession Issue The Deal Death of Edward the Confessor Marshalling of Forces Invasion Battle of Hastings The Conquest of England Aftermath: The Domesday Book Aftermath: The Salisbury Oath ...