The Norman Conquest: A Captivating Guide to the Normans and the Invasion of England by William the Conqueror, Including Events Such as the Battle of Stamford ... of Hastings

by Captivating History

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Norman Conquest, then keep reading...Free History BONUS Inside!The year 1066 CE is one of the largest turning points in British history, with most people today having heard of the Battle of Hastings. The year had begun with the death of Edward the Confessor, a man who would be one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings. In the end, the course of the kingdom’s history would shift as William the Bastard became William the Conqueror.In The Norman A Captivating Guide to the Normans and the Invasion of England by William the Conqueror, Including Events Such as the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings, you will discover topics such England before the Death of a Pious King and the Norman InvasionEdward the Confessor and the Question of SuccessionThe Norwegian King Harald HardradaWilliam, Duke of NormandyHarold II of EnglandVerification of Events and Preparations for WarThe Invasion of the Norwegian King Harald HardradaWilliam Arrives in EnglandThe Battle of Hastings and William’s CoronationRebelling against the New King and the Consequences of Doing SoThe Domesday BookEffects of the ConquestShakespeare, Lully, and the New ArtSeers and ProphetsRecords of 1066 CE – Insight into a Time of TurmoilAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the Norman Conquest, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Genres: History

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2019

Reviews

[Jerry Jares · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a clear presentation of the important characters, prior, during, and after the Norman Conquest.  Before this book, I vaguely knew what happened in England in 1066.  However, the story is far more complicated than I dreamed.  

England was invaded frequently:
1) Romans (Eventually, they left),
2) Vikings (They tended to raid and leave), They only sought wealth, not land.
3) Anglo-Saxons (Germanic tribes).  They stayed and ruled.
4) the Danes (Germanic tribe that invaded East Anglia and Northumbria). Defeated by Alfred the Great of Wessex. Also King of the Anglo-Saxons.

What I didn't understand before reading this book, is that there were three people fighting over England in 1066.  King Harold II (a Saxon) replaced Edward the Confessor (also a Saxon) in 1066.  King Harald of Norway (a Viking) fought King Harold II (the ruler of England) in September 1066. Harold II killed King Harald of Norway plus his own brother, Tostig (who fought against his brother, Harold II).  At that time, when a leader was killed, the soldiers removed themselves from the battlefield because they no longer had a reason to fight.

Less than a month later, William I (a Norman), fought for the kingship of England against (the current) King Harold II (a Saxon). During the Battle of Hastings, Harold II died in battle, along with two of his brothers and many of his nobles.  Although their leader was dead, the Anglo-Saxons were not happy with their new king.  The only way he could subdue them was with a scorched-earth policy that destroyed everything the Anglo-Saxons owned.

Bless the author for enclosing maps of the areas being discussed; they often make the difference between understanding and being at a loss.  The author also included an illuminating explanation of exactly what The Domesday Book was.  The bibliography is great.

[George Polansky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good review of this era. I would recommend it as a starting point for those unfamiliar with ths period.

[Harold Harkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Really enjoyed reading this book cannot wait read others in series.
Love history books, learn so much from them history books.

[Pam Keevil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very clear detailed account of the political lead up to 1066 and William's claim to the throne.

[Keith Gandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book explained why the English language has so many French words - the Viking invaders of 1066 came from northern France following the pillaging of France and having lived on the north shores for so long (hence the area of Normandy). The Vikings brought French vocabulary to England and the amalgamation lives on to our generation. I found it insightful and an interesting read.