HIST OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR PA

by ABBOTT,JACOB

• ISBN13: 9781616088477
• ISBN10: 1616088478
• Edition: 00
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-11-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL
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Summary

Jacob Abbott was oneof the most prolific American writers of history in the nineteenth century,writing many biographies on the world's most influential leaders in a clear andexciting style. This comprehensive volume, first published in 1849 and part ofAbbott's Illustrated Histories series,details the remarkable and fascinating life of William the Conqueror, the firstNorman King of England. The king's lifeis researched and recorded thoroughly, chronicling the years from hisillegitimate birth to his calamitous burial. Born in Normandy and promised thethrone of England by King Edward, William decided to invade the country afteranother contender for the crown took the throne. Abbott recounts the famousBattle of Hastings in great detail, and with an enthralling narrative capturesthe young conqueror's struggles, ambition, and aspirations during his time inpower. William theConqueror's reign in England significantly transformed the country, whoseresidents resented being ruled by a foreigner who relied entirely upon his armyto keep the country in subjugation and who suppressed their many revolts. Witha brief history of the Saxon and Danish kings of England and the dukes ofNormandy, and original engravings, this book is great for anyone interested inthe political struggles of the Middle Ages, and is a valuable addition to anyhistory buff's library.