1066


1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Download 1066 PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get 1066 book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page





1066


1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Frank McLynn
language : en
Publisher: Random House (UK)
Release Date : 1998

1066 written by Frank McLynn and has been published by Random House (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Fiction categories.


If ever there was a year of destiny for the British Isles, 1066 must have a strong claim. King Harold faced invasion not just from William and the Normans across the English Channel but from the Dane, King Harald Hardrada. Before he faced the Normans at Hastings in October, he had defeated the Danes at York and Stamford Bridge in September. In this superbly researched study, Frank McLynn overturns long-accepted myths, showing how William's victory at the Battle of Hastings was not, in fact, a certainty, and arguing that Harald Hardrada was actually the greatest warrior of the three. This is a masterly study, and reveals the truth to be more interesting than the myths surrounding this pivotal year in history.



1066


1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Peter Rex
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2011-04-15

1066 written by Peter Rex and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-15 with History categories.


A radical retelling of the most important event in English history - the Norman invasion of 1066.



1066


1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Michael Livingston
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
Release Date : 2021-01-13

1066 written by Michael Livingston and has been published by Pen and Sword Military this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-13 with History categories.


An illustrated history and guide to the Battle of Hastings by two leading medieval military historians. The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, changed the course of English history. This most famous moment of the Norman Conquest was recorded in graphic detail in the threads of the Bayeux Tapestry, providing a priceless glimpse into a brutal conflict. In this fresh look at the battle and its surrounding campaigns, leading medieval military historians Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries combine the imagery of the tapestry with the latest modern investigative research to reveal the story of Hastings as it has never been told and guide visitors around the battlefield today. This absorbing new account of the battle will be fascinating reading for anyone keen to find out what really happened in 1066: the journeys by which Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy came to the battlefield, and the latest reconstructions of the course of the fighting on that momentous day. It is also a practical, easy-to-use guide for visitors to the sites associated with the conquest as well as the Hastings battlefield itself. This is essential reading and reference for anyone interested in the battle and the Norman Conquest. “The writing is concise, with many side bars to identify people, explain technical terms, and so forth, and each chapter ends with a recommended tour route. A very good book for anyone who knows little about the conquest, and one which even those well up on the subject may find interesting.” —The NYMAS Review “Followers of Bernard Cornwell’s Dark Ages series, The Last Kingdom, will be absolutely fascinated by Michael and Kelly's book, which fast forwards just a few years to the conquest of England by the Normans. Superbly illustrated.” —Books Monthly



The Norwegian Invasion Of England In 1066


The Norwegian Invasion Of England In 1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Kelly DeVries
language : en
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Release Date : 1999

The Norwegian Invasion Of England In 1066 written by Kelly DeVries and has been published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.


Three weeks before the battle of Hastings, Harold defeated an invading army of Norwegians at the battle of Stamford Bridge, a victory which was to cost him dear. The events surrounding the battle are discussed in detail. This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the leaders of the opposing English and Norwegian factions. CHOICE He places the invasion in a broad context. He outlines the Anglo-Scandinavian nature of the English kingdom in the eleventh century, traces the careers of the major leaders, and devotes a chapter each to the English and Norwegian military systems. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardrádi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. It was an impressive victory, driving an invading army of Norwegians from theearldom of Northumbria; but it was to cost Harold dear. In telling the story of this neglected battle, Kelly DeVries traces the rise and fall of a family of English warlords, the Godwins, as well as that of the equally impressiveNorwegian warlord Hardrádi. KELLY DEVRIES is Associate Professor, Department of History, Loyola College in Maryland.



From Norman Conquest To Magna Carta


From Norman Conquest To Magna Carta
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Christopher Daniell
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-08

From Norman Conquest To Magna Carta written by Christopher Daniell and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with History categories.


Using a combination of original sources and sharp analysis, this book is sheds new light on a crucial period in England’s development. From Norman Conquest to Magna Carta is a wide-ranging history of England from 1066 to 1215 ideal for students and researchers throughout the field of medieval history. Starting with the build-up to the Battle of Hastings and ending with the Magna Carta, Christopher Daniell traces the profound change England underwent over the period, from religion and the life of the court through to arts and architecture. Central discussion topics include: how the Papacy became powerful enough to proclaim Crusades and to challenge kings how new monastic orders revitalized Christianity in England and spread European learning throughout the country how new Norman conquerors built cathedrals, monastries and castles, which changed the English landscape forever how by 1215 the king's administration had become more sophisticated and centralized how the acceptance of the Magna Carta by King John in 1215 would revolutionize the world in centuries to come. This volume will make essential reading for all students and researchers of medieval history.



The Battle Of Hastings 1066


The Battle Of Hastings 1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Michael Kenneth Lawson
language : en
Publisher: Tempus Publishing, Limited
Release Date : 2003

The Battle Of Hastings 1066 written by Michael Kenneth Lawson and has been published by Tempus Publishing, Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Anglo-Saxons categories.


1066 remains the most evocative date in English history, when Harold was defeated by William the Conqueror and England changed overnight from Saxon to Norman rule. It has long been believed that, according to the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold was shot in the eye by an arrow. M. K. Lawson argues that the tapestry was badly restored in the 19th century, and that we should not necessarily believe what we see. He goes to sources that depict the tapestry before that restoration and reveals some breathtaking insights which will revolutionize the way we view both the battle and the death of England’s last Saxon king.



1018 And 1066


1018 And 1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Martyn Whittock
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2016-08-31

1018 And 1066 written by Martyn Whittock and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-31 with History categories.


The Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Viking Conquest by Cnut in 1016 both had huge impacts on the history of England and yet '1066' has eclipsed '1016' in popular culture. This book challenges that side-lining of Cnut's conquest by presenting compelling evidence that the Viking Conquest of 1016 was the single most influential cause of 1066. This neglected Viking Conquest of 1016 led to the exiling to Normandy and Hungary of the rightful Anglo-Saxon heirs to the English throne, entangled English politics with those of Normandy and Scandinavia, purged and destabilized the Anglo-Saxon ruling class, caused an English king to look abroad for allies in his conflict with over-mighty subjects and, finally, in 1066 ensured that Harold Godwinson was in the north of England when the Normans landed on the south coast. As if that was not enough, it was the continuation of the Scandinavian connection after 1066 which largely ensured that a Norman victory became a traumatic Norman Conquest.



1066


1066
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : David Armine Howarth
language : en
Publisher: New York : Viking Press
Release Date : 1978

1066 written by David Armine Howarth and has been published by New York : Viking Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Great Britain categories.


It is one of the most important dates in the history of the Western world: 1066, the year William the Conqueror defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings and changed England and the English forever. Yet the events leading to-and following-this turning point in history are shrouded in mystery and distorted by the biased accounts written by a subjugated people, and many believe it was the English who ultimately won, 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 leading characters and their motivations. At the same time he enables us to see the events of that year from the viewpoint of common Englishmen, and along the way we learn how they lived, worked, fought, and died-and how they perceived from their isolated shires the overthrow of their world. Book jacket.



Mythical Battle


Mythical Battle
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Ashley Hern
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2017-11-29

Mythical Battle written by Ashley Hern and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-29 with History categories.


The Battle of Hastings is one of the key events in the history of the British Isles. This book is not merely another attempt to describe what happened at Hastings - that has already been done supremely well by many others - but instead to highlight two issues: how little we actually know for certain about the battle, and how the popular understanding of 14 October 1066 has been shaped by the concerns of later periods. It looks not just at perennial themes such as how did Harold die and why did the English lose, but also at other crucial issues such as the diplomatic significance of William of Normandy's claim to the English throne, the Norman attempt to secure papal support, and the extent to which the Norman and Anglo-Saxon armies represented diametrically opposed military systems. This study will be of great interest to all historians, students and teachers of history and is illustrated with 10 colour and 10 black & white photographs.



Harold And William


Harold And William
DOWNLOAD eBooks

Author : Benton Rain Patterson
language : en
Publisher: Cooper Square Publishers
Release Date : 2001

Harold And William written by Benton Rain Patterson and has been published by Cooper Square Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Anglo-Saxons categories.


Harold and William tells the dramatic story of the battle between Harold Godwinson (c1022-1066) and William " the Conqueror" (1027-1087), Duke of Normandy for the crown and destiny of England.