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CHAPTER I.

INTRODUCTION.

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Character of the reign of William Rufus     3

The Norman Conquest in one sense completed, in another undone     3

Feudal developement under Rufus and Flambard     4

Growth of anti-feudal tendencies     4

Extension of the power of England at home     4

Beginning of rivalry between England and France     5

Change in the European position of England     5

Personal character of William Rufus     5-6

His companions and adversaries; Anselm and Helias     6

Last warfare between Normans and English; results of the struggle     6-7

The Norman kingship becomes English     7

Effects of the French war     7

Scheme of the work     8

CHAPTER II.

THE EARLY DAYS OF WILLIAM RUFUS. 1087-1090.

Character of the accession of Rufus; general acceptance without formal election     9-10

§ 1. ''The Coronation and Acknowledgement of William Rufus. September, 1087.''

Rufus the enemy of the Church, yet his election specially ecclesiastical     10

Wishes of the late King in his favour     11

Special agency of Lanfranc     12