In 1066, a despised Norman duke crossed the English Channel and seized England. Since then, no one has succeeded in conquering the island—not the Spanish Armada, not Napoleon, not Hitler.

But William the Conqueror did more than just win a battle. He replaced an entire ruling class, dotted the country with fortresses, and created the first major state census in medieval Europe: the Domesday Book. A system of control that continues to inspire our governments today.

Thanks to Pierre Bouet, a historian specializing in the Norman world, for his insights throughout this video.


📚 MAIN SOURCES
Pierre Bouet, William the Conqueror and the Normans
Domesday Book — academic database: opendomesday.org
Bayeux Tapestry — UNESCO, Memory of the World Register


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