The Norman kings of Africa
Levi Roach explains how the Normans conquered and held regions of Africa during the 12th century
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Show Notes
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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