Power Struggles and Diplomacy in Rome

This chapter explores the delegation led by Archbishop Land Frank of Canterbury to Rome, seeking support for the Norman occupation of England. It delves into the power struggles within the delegation, disputes over land ownership, and the implications of Archbishop Stigand's removal on the English church. The chapter also highlights the complicated political situation of the church during the papacy of Alexander II and the Pope's efforts to navigate the complaints and requests from both the Normans and the English.