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William the Conqueror

A Captivating Guide to the First Norman King of England Who Defeated the English Army Led by the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings

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If you want to discover the captivating life of William the Conqueror, then pay attention...

The tale of William the Conqueror is written down by numerous contemporaries with various perspectives. It's a tale that would inspire some, while fascinate and even terrify others. It’s a tale of a man from a seemingly small land rising to rule one of the most powerful, stable kingdoms in all of Europe at the time - a kingdom that would sow the seeds of an empire that would sprout many centuries later.

William’s story is a fascinating yarn full of twists and turns, wins and losses, political intrigue, and good, old-fashioned raw bursts of emotion.

In William the Conqueror: A Captivating Guide to the First Norman King of England Who Defeated the English Army Led by the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings, you will discover topics such as:

  • William’s Early Days: Birth, Childhood, Adolescence, and Early Reign over the Normans
  • The Conquest: Normandy and Britain in the Late 10th Century, the Battle of Hastings, and the Aftermath
  • From Duke to King: Ruling over England and Normandy
  • Final Years and Death
  • William’s Character: Personality Traits, Virtues, Flaws, and Motivations
  • And much, much more!

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A fascinating account of William the Conqueror over the 59 years of his life until his death in 1087. It is a very full and factual story covering all the main characters, events, and important dates during his rise to power. So full, that more than one listen is required to fully grasp all the facts narrated. However, one of the benefits of an audiobook is the ease of listening to the same tale over and over again .

William the Conqueror and the building of an Empire

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Needed to rewind a few times but quite enjoyed the very detailed information within


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