William of Normandy, known as 'the Conqueror', was born at Falaise in 1027, a natural son of Robert, Duke of Normandy and a girl called Herleve. He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the ...
and William the Conqueror for the English throne in 1066. Among the many scenes depicted is a sequence showing Harold in the presence of his court, in a location that remained a mystery.
To understand the development of English law, including the common law, it is essential to understand the relationship of ...