1066: The Year of the Conquest
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The year 1066 is one of the most important dates in the history of the Western world: the year William the Conqueror defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings and changed England and the English forever. The events leading to-and following-this turning point in history are shrouded in mystery. Distorted by the biased accounts written by a subjugated people, many believe it was the English who ultimately won the battle, since the Normans became assimilated into the English way of life. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, David Howarth gives us memorable portraits of the kings: Edward the Confessor, Harold of England, William of Normandy, as well as the leading political figures of the time. Howarth describes the English commoners: how they worked, fought, died, and how they perceived the overthrow of their world from their isolated shires.
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Weight | 0.18 kg |
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Dimensions | 1.17 × 12.7 × 19.56 cm |
PubliCanadanadation City/Country | USA |
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Format | Paperback |
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Pages | 208 |
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Year Published | 1981-8-27 |
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ISBN 10 | 0140058508 |
About The Author | David Howarth was a British officer and spymaster during World War II. He was the author of 1066, Lord Nelson, Tahiti, and The Voyage of the Armada. He died in 1991. |
Table Of Content | IntroductionEngland – New Year's DayDeath of a King – January 4Coronation – January 5Rouen – January 10The Comet – April 18Normandy – SpringNorway – SummerNorth Wind – August 10-September 12York – September 20-25The English Channel – September 28The Challenge – October 3-13Hastings – October 14London – Otober 15-December 25England – New Year's EveSources and AcknowledgmentsIndex |
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