Monarchs of England Part 2: The Normans - Manny Man Does History

The video covers the Viking and Norman influences on England, starting with the Norsemen's raids and the establishment of the Normans in Normandy. It details the Norman conquest of England by William the Conqueror, the subsequent rule of his descendants, and the establishment of Norman culture and language. The narrative continues with the reign of Henry I, the civil war known as the Anarchy, and the rise of the Plantagenet dynasty. It concludes with Richard the Lionheart's crusades and King John's unpopular reign, which led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

Explain the significance of Matilda's claim to the English throne.

Discuss the impact of Henry II's conflicts with Thomas Beckett.

What role did Richard the Lionheart play in the Crusades?

What were the consequences of John Lackland's reign as king?