William I (Penguin Monarchs)
England's Conqueror
$23.81
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2018
Summary
Part of the Penguin Monarchs series - short, fresh, expert accounts of England’s rulers - now in paperback.
On Christmas Day 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned in Westminster, the first Norman king of England. The ceremony was a disaster: Norman soldiers, mishearing English shouts of acclamation as treachery, torched and looted the surrounding buildings. At the very moment God had been called upon to bless William’s rule, all around were scenes of chaos and destruction. To c…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141987460 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141987464 |
| Author: | Marc Morris |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 82g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 113mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Penguin Monarchs |
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About The Author
Marc Morris
Marc Morris is a historian of the middle ages. His acclaimed books include King John- Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta and The Norman Conquest. He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and writes for various publications. He also appears regularly on radio and television.
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