The history of Guernsey, Government, Politics, People, Culture Tradition and environment, touristic information and activities in Guernsey. Find out about this country’s background information: A British Crown dependency, which, along with the other Channel Islands, remained loyal to the English monarchy when King John lost Normandy to France in 1204, Guernsey has some 1500 years of recorded history having been settled by Britons migrating to Brittany in the 5th century.
Part of the medieval Duchy of Normandy, it became inextricably linked to Britain when William the Conqueror gained the crown in 1066 and although occupied by Capetian French and by Aragonese mercenaries during the Hundred Years War, it remained in British hands until the German invasion during WWII. More history and culture information in the book Guernsey History and Travel guide.
Language
English
Pages
107
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
June 17, 2016
Guernsey History and Travel guide: Government, Culture, Languages and foundation, People and Environment, Tourism
The history of Guernsey, Government, Politics, People, Culture Tradition and environment, touristic information and activities in Guernsey. Find out about this country’s background information: A British Crown dependency, which, along with the other Channel Islands, remained loyal to the English monarchy when King John lost Normandy to France in 1204, Guernsey has some 1500 years of recorded history having been settled by Britons migrating to Brittany in the 5th century.
Part of the medieval Duchy of Normandy, it became inextricably linked to Britain when William the Conqueror gained the crown in 1066 and although occupied by Capetian French and by Aragonese mercenaries during the Hundred Years War, it remained in British hands until the German invasion during WWII. More history and culture information in the book Guernsey History and Travel guide.