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.
1066: The Year of the Conquest
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Author: Howarth, David
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780140058505
Details:
Author: Howarth, David
Brand: Penguin Books
Color: Black
Edition: Reprint, 1984
Features:
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Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 208
Release Date: 27-08-1981
Part Number: 9780140058505
Package Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780140058505
