Examines chronologically the events of the year during which the Normans invaded and conquered England, discusses the leading personalities of that time, and describes the everyday life of the common Englishman.

England, New Year's Day -- Death of a king, January 4 -- Coronation, January 5 -- Rouen, January 10 -- The comet, April 18 -- Normandy, Spring -- Norway, Summer -- North wind, August 10-September 12 -- York, September 20-25 -- The English Channel, September 28 -- The challenge, October 3-13 -- Hastings, October 14 -- London, October 15-December 25 -- England, New Year's Eve.