The Norman Conquest period is the one that I feel is the first to establish in some way England as the one we know these days. So, this is why I chose it because it gives you the proper background to understand what the power can do in places and on people. This period started with the Battle of Hastings which took place in 1066. William the Normandy from France took the power and established the new period in England history.
Bringing new elements to a new country was something that set this part of the history. In addition, linguistics changes were seen as an important part of this evolution, taking the best from this mixture and finding the way to the English that we know nowadays. The influence of Latin helped us to have some words in common in Spanish, the influence of French made English looked like a more organized language and after all, both of them helped it to become a less Germanic language.
As in any part of the world, history gives you a pictures of what the important events are, however, it is always important to keep in mind that powerful men are the ones who write history.
The Norman Conquest period is the one that I feel is the first to establish in some way 
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Hi Maryori,
I like the way you explore the issues of culture, language and power in this post. You´re very right in that the Norman Conquest not only changed the language but it also laid the foundations of a new England. But, as you very rightly put it, it is only powerful men who write history. We don´t really get the whole picture, do we?
Cheers,
Claudia
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