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William the Conqueror
Edward Augustus Freeman
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This campaign is truly Norman; it is wholly unlike the simple warfare of England. A traitorous Englishman did nothing or helped the enemy; a patriotic Englishman gave battle to the enemy the first time he had a chance. But no English commander of the eleventh century was likely to lay so subtle a plan as this, and, if he had laid such a plan, he would hardly have found an English army able to carry it out. Harold, who refused to lay was. . . Read More
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Community Reviews
I love learning about history that is tied to my family.
Overall an interesting read, as most people I had rough information about William the Conqueror before reading, and this book gave further insight into not just his conquest but his life and what made him who he was. It takes you through the events leading up to the conquest, the conquest, the times
This is certainly not a hagiography of William the Conqueror. This book points to his greatness, and to his flaws. It shows how the foundations that he laid, helped towards the greatness of England centuries later.
Must confess to skipping numerous paragraphs of this biography. With it being relatively short I’d hoped for a concise and engaging account of one of my country’s most famous kings, but instead I found it dull and rambling.
Like many nineteenth-century biographers, the author always opts for the pass
Really interesting read
Good book for British people or others interested in the story of William or the period. Not that enjoyable for people unfamiliar with the topic.