EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 13 MIN

Domesday Book: How William the Conqueror Counted His Conquest

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

An in‑depth look at William the Conqueror’s 1086 survey that catalogued land, people and resources across England. The episode explores how the book served as an administrative tool, a legal record and a basis for Norman tax policy. It also examines what survives from primary sources, how scholars read those records today, and why the work remains central to understanding medieval governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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