Book on the William the Conquers Children

Joined Feb 2012
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London, UK
I'm looking for a few books covering the various conflicts and wars between the Conquerors children as part of a piece on medieval dynastic succession conflicts. I've found several biographies of each individually and some general histories which cover the three men but none that go into satisfactory depth about the period. Any recommendations?
 
Joined Aug 2010
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Joined Feb 2012
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London, UK
Read A. L. Poole's book but I like to double source and I've got Aird on order. Will definitely have a look at van Houts. Thank you.
 

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