LITERATURE QUESTIONS
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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English as a language of the king’s court was replaced by Norman French.
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Eventually English was reestablished, deeply influenced by Norman French.
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For a time, England became a country with two languages.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror’s victory imposed a Norman ruling class, and led to the introduction of the common law. A huge building campaign designed to impose and emphasise Norman rule saw the widespread construction of many castles, cathedrals, abbeys and churches.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why is The Battle of Hastings so Well-Known? The Battle of Hastings is so famous due to its significance. In the aftermath of the battle, King Harold II was defeated and William the Conqueror became King of England-this marked a change in the course of history and cultural transformation.
Detailed explanation-3: -William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings brought England into close contact with the Continent, especially France. It led to the almost total replacement of the English aristocracy with a Norman one, which was paralleled by similar changes of personnel among the upper clergy and administrative officers.