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
CHAPTER VI.
HENRY I.
The Crusades.—Accession of Henry.—Marriage of the King.—Invasion by
Duke Robert.—Accommodation with Robert.—Attack of Normandy.—
Conquest of Normandy.—Continuation of the Quarrel with Anselm, the
Primate.—Compromise with him.—Wars abroad.—Death of Prince
William.—King's second Marriage.—Death and Character of Henry