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The Normans

The Normans

Description: Professor Robert Bartlett examines the extraordinary expansion and unchecked ambition of the Normans, and shows how they transformed the history of Europe.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2021
First episode air date: October 13, 2021
Presented By: Robert Bartlett
Language: English
Networks: BBC, BBC Two
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