1066: Battle of Hastings

by Francis Hayes

1066 – one of the most famous years in history.In that year England saw three kings sit on the throne, and the most pivotal battle in its long history.The interplay between the three kings – Edward, Henry and William – led to a year of upheaval that saw two of them dead and the third triumphantly imposing a Norman way of life upon a defeated English nation. For the next twenty years, the nation would suffer under the great terror, leaving tens of thousands dead and the land ravaged.

Genres: History

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 2, 2021

Reviews

[Todd Haines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

Not as comprehensive as others in the series but that is explained in the sources at the end. Worth the read for those who are unfamiliar with the time period.