Originally, Patrick had envisaged establishing the system of Bishops and Archbishops like in other countries but the lack of roads and towns, and the absence of political unity meant that monastic religion remained more suitable. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" tells us that in the following year, 1067, while William himself was away dealing with affairs in Normandy, his two co-regents in England, Bishop Odo of Bayeux and Earl William fitz Osborn wrought castles widely thoughout the kingdom and oppressed the poor people. ...

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• Grade Level: High School