Domesday Book and William the Conqueror: How He Controlled England
The Domesday Book and William the Conqueror are a powerful part of British history. After William became King of England in 1066, he faced a tough challenge. England was full of people who did not trust him, and many still wanted an Anglo-Saxon king.
William needed to take control quickly and make sure he knew exactly who owned the land, who owed taxes, and who could be trusted. His solution was one of the most famous books in history — the Domesday Book. This wasn’t just a book, it was a tool that helped William the Conqueror rule the entire country effectively and with confidence.
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