William the Conqueror: From Hastings to a New Political Order

This episode traces William the Conqueror’s move from battlefield victor to king who reshaped England's political landscape. We examine how his land grants, castle building, and ecclesiastical appointments—documented in sources such as the Domesday Book and Norman chronicles—created a feudal hierarchy that replaced Anglo‑Saxon elites. The discussion also weighs contemporary accounts against later interpretations about the scale of northern devastation and the legacy of Norman governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices