History GCSE

conquest

What conquest means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of conquest

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Reference: Pearson Edexcel

The securing of Norman control over England, brought about by the collapse of the English army after King Harold's death.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B1: Key topic 1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66 - 4 The Norman invasion (study guide)

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Option B1: Key topic 1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66 - 4 The Norman invasion (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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