Chapter II

_Critical Estimate of the Result of Norman Feudalism
on the Civilisation of Scotland._

⭘ Statement of the Historical Question――Commencement of the
Plundering Expeditions of the Normans; infested France
and threatened Paris; Normandy ceded to Rollo, who became
the first Duke――The succeeding Dukes; Rising of the
Peasantry――Robert the Magnificent; Birth of William the
Conqueror――Robert the Magnificent attempted to invade England

⭘ William the Conqueror ascended the ducal throne; his struggle
with the Nobles: He ordered the mutilation of thirty-two of
the Citizens of Alençon――Character of the Feudal Government
of Normandy――William prepared for the Invasion of England;
he defeated Harold, and proceeded to subdue the English
People――His Death and Character

⭘ Uncivilised and Savage Characteristics of the Normans; Norman
Feudalism almost destitute of the essential elements of
Civilisation

⭘ Effects of the Norman Conquest upon the English People; it
created new Historic Conditions――Result of the Introduction of
Norman Feudalism into Scotland