The History of England

26 William Rufus, Normandy and the First Crusade

Jul 11, 2011
The podcast discusses the reign of William Rufus, his relationship with the church, his obsession with justice and feudal rights, his management of vacant positions and aims for Normandy, and the events leading up to the First Crusade.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
William Rufus and His Relationship with the Church
02:20 • 11min
3
Kings' Obsession with Justice, Feudal Rights, and Controversies with the Church
13:44 • 2min
4
William Rufus: Managing Vacant Positions and Aims for Normandy
16:13 • 5min
5
The First Crusade: Journey to Jerusalem and Massacre
20:44 • 10min