Centralisation of power
What Centralisation of power means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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The centralising of Church control under Canterbury, which ensured the Church supported William's regime and strengthened his grip on England.
The process by which William I altered English government to concentrate his power and prevent challenges to his authority.
Topics that use Centralisation of power
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 1 The feudal system and the Church (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Option B1: Key topic 3: Norman England, 1066–88 - 2 Norman government (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Continuity and change
- Feudalism
- Domesday Book
- Domesday survey
- Feudal hierarchy
- Forfeiture
- Knight service
- Normanisation
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