The Saxon and Norman Kings (British Monarchy Series)

"In this illuminating account Professor Brooke depicts kingship in England from the time of the Teutonic invasions in the fifth century to the accession of Henry II in the twelfth. The theme is engaging, and its treatment vivid." Times Literary Supplement Preface 9 I The Method of this Inquiry 11 II On King-making 21 III The Occupations of a King 50 IV Origins 73 V The Small Kingdoms 83 VI Interlude: 670-871 99 VII Alfred 104 VIII The Tenth Century 117 IX Cnut and Edward the Confessor 134 X The Conqueror and the Conquest 143 XI The Conqueror's Sons 158 XII Stephen 179 XIII Epilogue 191 Bibliographical Note 195 Genealogical Tables 205 Index 214 Kings and kingship in England between ca. 450 and 1154.