CHAPTER IV.
WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
Consequences of the Battle of Hastings.—Submission of the English.—
Settlement of the Government.—King's Return to Normandy.—Discontents
of the English.—Their Insurrections.—Rigours of the Norman
Government.—New Insurrections.-New Rigours of the Government.—
Introduction of the Feudal Law.—Innovation in Ecclesiastical
Government.—Insurrection of the Norman Barons.—Dispute about
Investitures.—Revolt of Prince Robert.—Domesday-Book.—The New
Forest.—War with France.—Death and Character of William the
Conqueror
CHAPTER V
WILLIAM RUFUS
Accession of William Rufus.—Conspiracy against the King.—Invasion of
Normandy.—The Crusades.—Acquisition of Normandy.—Quarrel with
Anselm, the Primate.—Death and Character of William Rufus