1066: The Battle of Hastings and the French Conquest of England by Ed West Paper

Description: 1066 by Ed West A riveting account of the most consequential year in English history, marked by bloody conflict with invaders on all sides. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Ed West is an author and journalist, and writes the popular Wrong Side of History substack. Previously has written for the Daily Telegraph, Catholic Herald, Evening Standard, The Times, Irish Independent, Daily Express, Standpoint, the Spectator and UnHerd. He lives in north London with his wife and three children. Details ISBN1915952182 Author Ed West Publisher Aeon Books Ltd Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781915952189 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-09-24 Imprint Sphinx Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2024-09-24 Subtitle The Battle of Hastings and the French Conquest of England ISBN-10 1915952182 DEWEY 942.021 Pages 160 Series Wests Histories We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161899373;

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