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The Battle Of Hastings 1066
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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.
1066
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Author : Frank McLynn
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-12-31
1066 written by Frank McLynn and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-31 with History categories.
Everyone knows what William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but in recent years is has become customary to assume that the victory was virtually inevitable, given the alleged superiority of Norman military technology. In this new study, underpinned by biographical sketches of the great warriors who fought for the crown of England in 1066, Frank McLynn shows that this view is mistaken. The battle on Senlac Hill on 14 October was a desperately close-run thing, which Harold lost only because of an incredible run of bad fortune and some treachery from the Saxon elite in England. Both William and Harold were fine generals, but Harold was the more inspirational of the two. Making use of all the latest scholarship, McLynn shows that most of our 'knowledge' of 1066 rests on myths or illusions: Harold did not fight at Hastings with the same army with which he had been victorious at Stamford Bridge three weeks earlier; the Battle of Senlac was not won by Norman archery; Harold did not die with an arrow in the eye. In overturning these myths, McLynn shows that the truth is even more astonishing than the legend. An original feature of the book is the space devoted to the career and achievements of Harald Hardrada, who usually appears in such narratives as the shadowy 'third man'. McLynn shows that he was probably the greatest warrior of the three and that he, in turn, lost a battle through unforeseen circumstances.
1066
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Author : Peter Marren
language : en
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
Release Date : 2004-02-19
1066 written by Peter Marren and has been published by Grub Street Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-02-19 with History categories.
The real story behind the best-known—and least-understood—battle in British history. 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 King Harald Hardrada of Norway. Before he fought the Normans at Hastings in October, he had fought at York and neighboring Stamford Bridge in September. It was a year of dramatic changes of fortune, heroic marches, assaults by land and sea. This concise history, with maps included, tells the full story.
1066 Hastings
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Author : Jacques Maréchal
language : en
Publisher: Histoire & Collections
Release Date : 2009
1066 Hastings written by Jacques Maréchal and has been published by Histoire & Collections this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.
Fought on 14th October 1066 between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, the king of England, the Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history forever. William's victory ensured his accession to the English throne, and the battle of Hastings and the two earlier battles at Fulford and Stamford Bridge led to such horrendous casualties that there were very few men left to lead any kind of resistance to William once he'd been crowned. Because of this lack of resistance, William would survive long enough to successfully found a Norman dynasty of English kings and change the English lineage irrevocably. Hastings 1066 fully illustrates one of the greatest battles in military history.
The Battle Of Hastings
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Author : Russell Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2012
The Battle Of Hastings written by Russell Roberts and has been published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
On October 14, 1066, a battle took place in England that would dictate the course of history for the island nation for centuries to come. Soldiers from the army of Duke William of Normandy fought against those of the English king, Harold Godwinson. At stake was the throne of England. The battle took all day. Swords clanged, axes chopped, and arrows flew from both sides. In the end, the battle turned on the random flight of a single arrow. Find out what inventions and strategies determined which army prevailed or perished in this incredible true story of the Battle of Hastings.
The Battle Of Hastings 1066 The Uncomfortable Truth
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Author : John Grehan
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2013-02-19
The Battle Of Hastings 1066 The Uncomfortable Truth written by John Grehan and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-19 with History categories.
This historical study upends the traditional narratives surrounding the Norman Conquest by revealing the true location of its most important battle. The Duke of Normandy’s victory at the Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066, was one of the most important events in English history. As such, its every detail has been analyzed by scholars and interpreted by historians. Yet one of the most fundamental aspect of the battle—the ground upon which it was fought—has never been seriously questioned, until now. Could it really be that for almost 1,000 years everyone has been studying the wrong location? In this in-depth study, the authors examine both early sources and modern interpretations, unravelling compulsive evidence that historians have chosen to ignore because it does not fit the traditional narrative of this foundational event. Most importantly, the authors investigate the archaeological data to reveal the exact terrain on which history was made.
Mythical Battle
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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.
The Battle Of Hastings
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Author : Geoff Hutchinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Battle Of Hastings written by Geoff Hutchinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Hastings, Battle of, England, 1066 categories.
1066 And Before All That
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Author : Ed West
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2017-08-08
1066 And Before All That written by Ed West and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-08 with History categories.
A riveting account of the most consequential year in English history, marked by bloody conflict with invaders on all sides. 1066 is the most famous date in history, and with good reason, since no battle in medieval history had such a devastating effect on its losers as the Battle of Hastings, which altered the entire course of English history. The French-speaking Normans were the pre-eminent warriors of the 11th century and based their entire society around conflict. They were led by William 'the Bastard' a formidable, ruthless warrior, who was convinced that his half-Norman cousin, Edward the Confessor, had promised him the throne of England. However, when Edward died in January 1066, Harold Godwinson, the richest earl in the land and the son of a pirate, took the throne . . . . this left William no choice but to forcibly claim what he believed to be his right. What ensued was one of the bloodiest periods of English history, with a body count that might make even George RR Martin balk. Pitched at newcomers to the subject, this book will explain how the disastrous battle changed England—and the English—forever, introducing the medieval world of chivalry, castles and horse-bound knights. It is the first part in the new A Very, Very Short History of England series, which aims to capture the major moments of English history with humor and bite.
The Bayeux Tapestry
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Author : Mogens Rud
language : sv
Publisher: Gyldendal A/S
Release Date : 2004
The Bayeux Tapestry written by Mogens Rud and has been published by Gyldendal A/S this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Bayeaux tapestry categories.
The Bayeux Tapestry is unique, not only by virtue of its age, but also because it is an artistic and cultural testimonial which gives a startling insight into people's lives in the late Viking Age. The 70-meter-long tapestry is illustrated here in its entirety. Each complete scene, with the text belonging to it, is reproduced on a double page of the book - exactly as the artist may have wished it in his time. The beautiful and often dramatic pictures are presented and explained by the Danish archaeologist Mogens Rud. The author provides background material on contemporary political and dynastic conflicts; he gives a vivid account of the living conditions of the Vikings, who are so realistically portrayed in the Bayeux Tapestry's multicolored embroidery.