The Norman Conquest was led by William the Duke of Normandy.
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The Anglo-Saxon period of English history ended with the Norman conquest in 1066.
what is the main reason great Britain has not been successfully invaded since the Norman Conquest of 1066
Yes, they are considered to be primary sources. Perhaps one of the best examples of this is the Bayeux tapestry which depicts the Norman conquest of England. Tapestries are not to be underestimated as source material as despite their pictorial format they provide information about the sort of views that were contemporary with the historical event you're looking into. For example, within the Bayeux tapestry you will find King Harold as being referred to as "Rex" which is the Latin for King. However, by the end of the 11th century Norman sources do not actually refer to him as a King. In this sense you can see how chroniclers are presentinghistory to fit the views of the Norman house.
The formation of the New England Confederation.
1066-Norman invasion of England by William the conqueror