1066: History in an Hour

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1066: History in an Hour
Kaye Jones

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.During the year 1066, England had three different kings and fought three huge battles in defence of the realm, including the bloody Battle of Hastings. The result was the Norman Conquest which defined England during the Middle Ages.1066 in an Hour will guide you through the politics and personalities of the Norman invasion. It will help you understand why William the Conqueror was victorious and introduce you to the new king and subsequent ancestor to the Plantagenets and Tudors.Know your stuff: read about 1066 in just one hour.

1066

History in an Hour

Kaye Jones

About History in an Hour (#ulink_dd563245-086a-5308-97d9-7b616728db6b)

History in an Hour is a series of ebooks to help the reader learn the basic facts of a given subject area. Everything you need to know is presented in a straightforward narrative and in chronological order. No embedded links to divert your attention, nor a daunting book of 600 pages with a 35-page introduction. Just straight in, to the point, sixty minutes, done. Then, having absorbed the basics, you may feel inspired to explore further.

Give yourself sixty minutes and see what you can learn . . .

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Contents

Cover (#u6690ff08-dbb7-58f0-bdca-9b78a3bb6f30)

Title Page (#u68e23cc1-bb8f-5c10-b582-a4c2e4b3a98c)

About History in an Hour

Introduction

Background to 1066

April 1066: A Divine Omen?

The Norwegians

The Aftermath

A Conquered People

Appendix 1: Key Players

Appendix 2: Timeline

Copyright

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About the Publisher (#uc0a2f1f4-eefb-54c2-a361-8b31c97cfb30)

Introduction

This was a fatal day to England, and melancholy havoc was wrought in our dear country during the change of its lords.

William of Malmesbury on the Battle of Hastings

1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history. In those twelve months, England had three different kings and fought three bloody battles in defence of the realm and its people. The result was the Norman Conquest of England, an event which changed the country forever. This book will guide you through those turbulent months to understand the politics and personalities of that momentous year.

This, in an hour, is 1066.