William the Conqueror's Rise to Power - documentary

Documentary video looking at William the Conqueror and his rise to power in Normandy. Early in his reign, William faced a serious rebellion led by his cousin Guy of Burgundy. Victory would be determined by the results of the Battle of Val-ès-Dunes in 1047.

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Written and narrated by J Stephen Roberts

Sources:
-Bates, David - William the Conqueror, (Tempus, 2004)
-Brown, R. Allen - The Normans and the Norman Conquest, (Boydell, 1994)
-Brown, R. Allen - The Norman Conquest of England: Sources and Documents, (Boydell, 1995)
-Douglas, David C. - The Norman Achievement, (University of California, 1969)
-Douglas, David C. - William the Conqueror: The Norman Impact Upon England, (University of California, 1964)

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[michaelrobertson]

William was certainly an outstanding historical figure to have survived through such a dangerous childhood up to adulthood and than to go from being a duke to a king definitely is a remarkable life story that few people have achieved we owe him so much because the entire English world that we know today goes back to what he achieved at the battle of Hastings in 1066.

[brianfuller]

This was an outstanding presentation of very interesting history. This is an awesome channel.

[EdLemieux]

Loving the new visuals. Total war one of my favorite games.

[cassandrarose]

Another good video!! Can you do one on Empress Matilda please? :D

[Engehaugen]

One of your best episodes. Love your work templar. God speed from Norway.

[nalmolen]

I’ve always loved this story... it lacks Nothing.

[shanemize]

Great video, as usual. You gave substantial insight into what made Duke William into such an effective ruler and warrior later in life. I was unaware of these things. As usual, the visuals and the way you told the story really drew me in and kept me fully engaged, to say the least. Lol. How old was Duke William when he lead that battle with King Henri of France? He had to be very young and certainly inexperienced in leading an army in battle. Though he had been trained in Norman military ways and personal combat dang near since birth, it's wholly another thing when you are galloping into the fray. He was the Conqueror, no doubt. Please keep the outstanding videos coming and God bless you, my friend!

[alanyoung]

My ancestors were Normans from Lourdes. They served him well at the battle of Hastings and became minor nobility.

[trock]

David Bates history of William the conquerer is a great book.

[RexOlafusVidulusMagnus]

How about, you make a video on the Siege of Vilnius in 1390s. Henry of Derby took part in it.
Tueutons attacked Lithuania, with pretext of crusade, despite it being already baptised by Poland.

[Irishwanderer]

I'm related to William the Conqueror. This should be fun. :-)

[JRBDWD]

Your videos are beautiful and informative, brother.

[MrZadokthePriest]

The trauma of boyhood made the man. Based and badass: to impose order through strong rule.

[charmerci]

Where's that castle ruin at 2:27 located?

[philippekogler]

My 27th Great Grandfather ^^

You → Denise Kogler, your mother → Marcelle Helene Marchoux, her mother → Jean Texier, her father → Magdeleine Texier, his mother
→ Marie Vauzelle, her mother → Marquis Etienne Texier de Javerlhac, her father → Marquis Etienne-Marie Texier de Javerlhac, his father
→ Gabrielle Texier de Javerlhac, his mother → Comte Jean Baptiste de Roffignac, Chevalier, Seigneur de Belleville, les Brosses (Oradour sur Vayres), Saint-Angel et la Francherie, her father → Chevalier René de Roffignac, seigneur de Belleville, his father → Jean de Roffignac, seigneur de Belleville, his father → Jean-Baptiste de Roffignac, seigneur de Belleville, his father → Gaspard de Roffignac, seigneur de Quinsac, his father →
Martial de Roffignac, seigneur de Sampnac, his father → Christophe de Roffignac, seigneur de Sampnac, his father → Françoise de Roffignac,
his mother → Pierre Chauvet, seigneur de Sannat, her father → Jean Chauvet, seigneur de Sannat, his father → Guillemette de Chenac, his mother → Hélie de de Chenac, seigneur de Bourg-Archambault et du Montmorillonnais, her father → Isabelle de Montberon, his mother →
Isabeau de Ventadour, Dame de Marjaride et de Montredon, her mother → Delphine de La Tour, her mother → Jeanne de Toulouse, her mother
→ Joan Plantagenet of England, Queen of Sicily, her mother → Henry II "Curtmantle", King of England, her father → Empress Matilda, his mother
→ Henry I, king of England, her father → William "the Conqueror", King of England, his father

[rexdeus]

Do you know about ancient families in these times in these areas? I know you do but idk how extensive. You cover the key players scholarly.

[TexasViking_INFJ-t_w]

French tactics and equipment with Scandinavian balls

[Thorden]

Hi, I am going to be a little bit offtopic but I am thinking about reading some book about Richard the Lionheart. I am mostly interested in his exploits in the middle east but I would not mind an entire biography if its really good. What do you think is the best book on this topic ? Thank you

[fearghuskeogh]

Can you do a video about the gallowglass of Ireland?

[jean-luchochart]

Avant tout, ce n'est pas William mais