William The Conqueror: And The Rule Of The Normans (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163444580)

""William The Conqueror: And The Rule Of The Normans"" by Frank Merry Stenton is a comprehensive historical account of the life and reign of William I, also known as William the Conqueror. The book covers William's early life, his invasion of England in 1066, and his subsequent rule as King of England until his death in 1087. Stenton provides detailed insights into William's military campaigns, his establishment of a new Norman aristocracy in England, and his efforts to consolidate his power and establish a strong central government. The book also explores the impact of William's rule on English society, culture, and language, and the lasting legacy of the Norman conquest on English history.Written in an engaging and accessible style, ""William The Conqueror: And The Rule Of The Normans"" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Norman conquest, and the origins of modern England. The book is accompanied by maps, illustrations, and genealogical tables that help to bring the story to life and make it easy to follow. Overall, this is an authoritative and insightful account of one of the most significant events in English history, and a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of its most iconic figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frank Merry Stenton
ISBN-10: 1163444588
ISBN-13: 9781163444580
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 612
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d