11th-century Europe: not just the Norman Conquest

Charles West explains how the 11th century saw a raft of major changes and a plethora of significant events that extend beyond the Norman Conquest

Published: October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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When we think of Europe in the 11th century, one date stands out: 1066. However, as Professor Charles West explains, this was a century of great change, and great events, across all of Europe. In conversation with David Musgrove, Charles talks about why we should perhaps be more concerned with the battle of Manzikert than the battle of Hastings, and why the 11th century is a story of cities and popes as much as it is of conquest and the Normans.

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Charles West is the author of Europe in the Eleventh Century: Beyond Revolution and Reform (Oxford University Press, 2025).

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Authors

Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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