The Norman Conquest.--Claim of William to the throne.--The right of the strongest.--Map of Normandy.--The English Channel.--Nature of the French coast.--Nature of the English coast.--Northmen and Danes.--Character of the Northmen.--Their descendants.--The Dukes of Normandy.--The first duke, Rollo.--History of Rollo.--His rendezvous on the Scottish coast.--Expedition of Rollo.--His descent upon Flanders.--Difficulties encountered.--Rollo passes the Straits of Dover.--Charles the Simple.--Defeated by Rollo.--Treaty of peace.--Its conditions.--The three ceremonies.--Rollo's pride.--Kissing the king's foot.--The baptism and marriage.--Rollo's peaceful and prosperous reign.--Description of Norman…
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