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. David Howarth was a British officer and spymaster during World War II. He was the author of 1066, Lord Nelson, Tahiti, and The Voyage of the Armada. He died in 1991. IntroductionEngland – New Year’s DayDeath of a King – January 4Coronation – January 5Rouen – January 10The Comet – April 18Normandy – SpringNorway – SummerNorth Wind – August 10-September 12York – September 20-25The English Channel – September 28The Challenge – October 3-13Hastings – October 14London – Otober 15-December 25England – New Year’s EveSources and AcknowledgmentsIndex Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “1066: The Year of the Conquest” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
