Both a study of Anglo-Norman history based upon long and detailed research and also the biography of a man whose personal career was spectacular.
William the Conqueror
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Taking an innovative approach, he argues for a move away from old perceptions and controversies associated with William’s life and the Norman Conquest. This deeply researched volume is the scholarly biography for our generation.
If you want to discover the captivating life of William the Conqueror, then keep reading... The tale of William the Conqueror is written down by numerous contemporaries with various perspectives.
Chronicles the life of the Duke of Normandy who defeated the Saxons at the Battle of Hastings, became king of England, and who dramatically changed the life of England's people.
William the Conqueror
Reproduction of the original: William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott
William is always in trouble, but sometimes it really isn't his fault. It was Ginger who showed him the book about Robin Hood, and it was Violet Elizabeth Bott's idea to steal from the rich and give to the poor.
This work portrays him, through the epic story of his life and puts him once again among the great characters of History.
This accessible, immensely readable biography of William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott is part of the 'Makers of History' series, and is the best single-volume introduction to the life and times of the Norman conqueror of England.
Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European history
A masterful biography of the Norman king who conquered England in 1066 and changed the country forever.
If you want to discover the captivating life of William the Conqueror, then keep reading... The tale of William the Conqueror is written down by numerous contemporaries with various perspectives.
This revised guide tells the complete story of the Norman Conquest, from William's claim to the throne to the impact of the Normans on Britain's culture and landscape.
Reproduction of the original: William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott
William the Conqueror was a formidable personality, whose political imagination and ruthless will were the driving force of the Norman Conquest of England. In this biography, David Bates describes the...
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
William the Conqueror is a classic English royal history biography by Jacob Abbott. William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087.
In 1086 William ordered the compilation of the Domesday Book, a survey listing all the landholders in England along with their holdings. William died in September 1087 while leading a campaign in northern France, and was buried in Caen.