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The Domesday book helped William to control England by showing him what the Saxons would retaliate to and not. He got to know his country better.

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Why was the doomsday book written?

The doomsday book was written after William [the conquer] demanded it so he could see how much tax he was getting from the country.


What was Doomsday in the Medieval Times?

A book which recorded a survey of land in England


What did the doomsday book include?

The Domesday Book was a book made by William the Conqueror. It listed everyone's wealth and money so William could tax them.


Who made the doomsday book?

the doomsday book was made in 1086 during William the Conquerors reign. it was to record who owned pieces of land and what taxes he could raise. William died before it was finished.


In the medieval times what book told all about people?

Doomsday commissioned by William Conqueror


What happened to England when William the Conqueror won the battle?

William became the king of England, he had a tapestry made of the battle between him and Harold called the tapestry of Bayer, you can see it in France now. He made the doomsday book and he was called the first English King even though he came from France.


In what year was the first census taken?

In 1085 by William the Conqueror, and resulted in the Domesday or Doomsday Book.


Why did William the Conqueror need money?

he was as rich as a fish


The Doomsday book was a what?

The Doomsday book was a book that was eventually placed in the Public Record Offence. In London englend.


Did people like the doomsday book?

yes , lots of people liked the doomsday book


What ruler exerted firm control over his lands in England and compiled the Domesday Book?

William the Conquerer, Duke of Normandy, compiled his Domesday Book in 1086.


Why didnt William get his barons collect the information for the doomsday book?

William the Conqueror did not have his barons collect the information for the Domesday Book because he wanted a centralized and authoritative account of his new kingdom's resources and population. By personally overseeing the survey, he ensured the data was comprehensive and accurate, reflecting the true state of landownership and wealth in England after the Norman Conquest. This approach also helped consolidate his power and establish control over his newly acquired territories.