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1066: The Battle of Hastings: A Graphic Novel
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Expected 14 Apr 26- GenresGraphic Novels
64 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication April 14, 2026
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November 6, 2025
I remember a rather disgruntled Year 10 boy being sent to the library because he needed a copy of Macbeth. He went away with a graphic novel version and brought it back the next day saying, “I didn’t know they made books like that. I understand it now — I wish more schoolbooks were written like that.”
Graphic novels can be a powerful way to bring stories and history to life, and 1066 – The Battle of Hastings is no exception. It vividly portrays the power plays between Viking rulers, ambitious English landowners and William of Normandy’s claim to the throne. With northern earls, a corrupt archbishop and a backdrop of betrayal, battles, and murder, you have the stage set for a gripping tale of battles, murder, and mayhem.
The illustrations are engaging, detailed and dynamic, ranging from traditional comic strips to full-page spreads that combine descriptive text with speech bubbles. A “rogues’ gallery” introduces the key figures, while phrases in the original languages of the time are thoughtfully translated. “Ask a history teacher” panels, battle plans and maps add depth and context throughout.
By presenting history in such an accessible and visually compelling format, this book not only supports the curriculum but also offers an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of the graphic novel genre. That student was right — more schoolbooks should be written like this!
Graphic novels can be a powerful way to bring stories and history to life, and 1066 – The Battle of Hastings is no exception. It vividly portrays the power plays between Viking rulers, ambitious English landowners and William of Normandy’s claim to the throne. With northern earls, a corrupt archbishop and a backdrop of betrayal, battles, and murder, you have the stage set for a gripping tale of battles, murder, and mayhem.
The illustrations are engaging, detailed and dynamic, ranging from traditional comic strips to full-page spreads that combine descriptive text with speech bubbles. A “rogues’ gallery” introduces the key figures, while phrases in the original languages of the time are thoughtfully translated. “Ask a history teacher” panels, battle plans and maps add depth and context throughout.
By presenting history in such an accessible and visually compelling format, this book not only supports the curriculum but also offers an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of the graphic novel genre. That student was right — more schoolbooks should be written like this!
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