The Rise of the Normans: Southern Italy and the Holy Land

The Normans played a major role in European Medieval history. They became Dukes of Apulia, Kings of Sicily, and Princes of Antioch. This course will study the Norman conquest of Apulia, Calabria and Sicily, and their participation in the First Crusade. It will consider textual, visual, and architectural evidence and focus on the political, military and cultural changes that they brought to their new dominions.

• Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD
• Term: Summer
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 12 June 2021
• Time: 10am-1pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £24.00

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining our online courses would need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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