Churchill vividly portrays the changes in Anglo-Norman barons’ identities.

Evidence

Meanwhile a change of spirit had overtaken many of the Anglo-Norman Irish barons. … These great feudatories were constantly tempted by the independent rôle of the Gaelic clan chief that was theirs for the taking. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 514

Categorization

  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 514
  • XREF: connects to: Churchill’s work reflects historical perceptions of English national identity. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 42; Churchill uses vivid descriptions to illustrate political tensions in his narrative. — Winston Churchill, A History of the English-Speaking…, 1900

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