This definitive history of Normandy and England offers a sweeping and grandiose narrative of the two regions and their intertwined histories. From the Viking invasions of the 9th century to the rise of the Capetian dynasty in France, author Sir Francis Palgrave leaves no stone unturned in his exhaustive analysis of these pivotal moments in European history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.