William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England
Movie| Title | William the Conqueror: The First Norman King of England |
| User score | 0 |
| Release date | Jun 1, 1996 |
| Genre | Documentary, War |
| Director | Jeremy Freeston |
| Production country | US |
| Run time | 46 min. |
It was on the bloody battlefield of Hastings in 1066 that William, Duke of Normandy, defeated and killed the gallant but battle-weary Harold II of England. From that day on, England would never be the same: uprisings in the north were mercilessly crushed and a new ruling class of Norman barons was gradually established. This programme paints a unique portrait of a man who was at once a great warrior and a ruthless poliotician and statesman. Architect of the Domesday book and builder of countless beautiful churches and castles, William the Conqueror's reign truly shaped the future of the nation.
