428 – Tightening the Grip
The British History Podcast
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Tightening the Grip: Changes in Fashion, Language, and Culture under Norman Colonization
This chapter explores the effects of Norman colonization on the English, focusing on changes in fashion, language, and culture. It highlights the linguistic divide between English and French words for animals, and how these changes impacted various aspects of English society. The chapter concludes with the assertion that William's control over England was strengthening as a result of this colonization.
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