The Domesday Quest: In Search of the Roots of England [Import] [Paperback]

Michael Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2007 | Series: In Search of

In 1086, Domesday Book, perhaps the most remarkable historical document in existence, was compiled. This tremendous story of England and its people was made at the behest of the Norman king William the Conqueror. It was called Domesday, the day of judgement, because 'like the day of judgement, its decisions are unalterable'. In Search of the Roots of England is not only a study of the ancient manuscript but an attempt to analyse the world that Domesday Book so vividly portrayed. By skilful use of the Domesday record historian Michael Wood examines Norman society and the Anglo-Saxon, Roman, and even the Iron Age cultures that preceded it. 'Wood is a perceptive, entertaining and enthusiastic companion.' - Sunday Times 'Wood is a lively storyteller.' - Washington Post

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books (August 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0563522747
• ISBN-13: 978-0563522744
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,315,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction, December 21, 2011

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Wood has done it again: provided a readable, accessible, interesting, yet academically grounded study of an important historical subject. I only wish it were a bit longer and provided more detail.