Janice Hamilton

What happens when a foreigner takes over the throne of a powerful country like England? In the case of William the Conqueror, the forced rule would have an impact that lasted centuries. William was already Duke of Normandy-part of modern-day France. In 1066, he-along with thousands of Norman soldiers-invaded England and defeated King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings. As a result of William's victory, England's ties to Scandinavia loosened...

Discusses the geography, history and government, people, cultural life, and economy of the Ivory Coast, West Africa's second richest nation.

Introduces the land, history, government, culture, people, and economy of Nigeria.