Norman Dynasty - From Rollo and William Longsword to John Lackland

Viking Rolon pljačkao je po obalama Francuske dok mu se nije ukazala prilika da on i njegovi ratnici postanu vazali franačkog kralja i da dobiju grofoviju na sjeveru zemlje. Rolonov praunuk Rikard II. Uzdigao je tu grofoviju do moćnog vojvodstva s utjecajem po cijeloj Francuskoj. Rikardov unuk će postati jedan od najpoznatijih vladara te dinastije kada je osvojio Englesku i postao njezin kralj nakon što je porazio svojeg rivala Harolda. Njegov najstariji sin je naslijedio Normandiju, a mlađi sin Englesku. To je dovelo do mnogih sukoba između Vilimovih sinova. Nakon Henrikove stabilne vladavine, došlo je do borbe za prijestolje između njegove kćeri i nećaka. Njegov istoimeni sin je naslijedio stabilnu situaciju u zemlji te ju održao usprkos mnogim pobunama svojih sinova. Za razliku od svojega oca, Rikard je bio puno zainteresiraniji za sudjelovanje u križarskim pohodima i tako zanemarivao posjede u Europi. Njegov brat i nasljednik Ivan pokušao je vladati zemljom, ali ne previše uspješno jer se morao nositi s mnogim pobunama. Tijekom jedne od njih je i poginuo. The Viking Rollo pillaged across the shores of France until he saw an opportunity for him and his warriors to become vassals of the Frankish king and to get a county in the north of France. His great-grandson Richard II would raise the county to a powerful dukedom that would wield influence over all of France. His grandson William would become one of the most well-known rulers of the dynasty when he conquered England and became its king after defeating his rival Harold at the battle of Hastings. His eldest son wold inherit Normandy, while his younger son would get England. This led to many conflicts between William’s sons. After Henry’s prosperous rule, his daughter and nephew started to fight over who between them had the right to rule. His namesake son inherited a realm which he managed to keep prosperous despite rebellions from his sons. Unlike his father, Richard was much more interested in crusading thus disregarding his European possessions. His brother and heir John tried ruling the land, but without much success due to many revolts he had to face. He perished during one of those revolts.