In message , RedOnRed
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"Aidan" wrote in message
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RedOnRed wrote:

Do you mean to say it omits the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066 where
they defeated Harold and went on to govern this country for the next
hundreds of years, whilst introducing the Magna Carta and completely
modernising the state?


No, you're confusing the French with the Normans. The French would
probably have executed William the *******, as they call(ed) him, if
they'd been able to catch him.


Oh, I see, Normandy has nothing to do with France - either now or then?

It was owned on and off by England IIRC too

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geoff