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The Norman kings of Africa

Levi Roach explains how the Normans conquered and held regions of Africa during the 12th century

Published: July 5, 2022 at 11:35 AM

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The Normans famously conquered England, but did you know they also had a short-lived kingdom in North Africa in the 12th century? Professor Levi Roach explains to David Musgrove how the Normans established a presence in southern Italy and Sicily and expanded south towards Africa.

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Levi Roach is the author of Empires of the Normans: Makers of Europe, Conquerors of Asia (John Murray Press, 2022)

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Authors

Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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