1066 List
Discover the best books about 1066, from David Howarth's classic history to gripping historical fiction. Explore the Norman Conquest through expert analysis, epic battles, and vivid storytelling. This curated reading list of 1066 books is perfect for history buffs and fans of medieval fiction, featuring must-reads like 1066, King Hereafter, and The Wind From Hastings.
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1066
by David Howarth
The year 1066 is one of the most important dates in the history of the Western world: the year William the Conqueror defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings and changed England and the English forever. The events leading to-and following-this turning point in history are shrouded in mystery. Distorted by the biased accounts written by a subjugated people, many believe it was the English who ultimately won the battle, since the Normans became assimilated into the English way of life. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, David Howarth gives us memorable portraits of the kings: Edward the Confessor, Harold of England, William of Normandy, as well as the leading political figures of the time. Howarth describes the English commoners: how they worked, fought, died, and how they perceived the overthrow of their world from their isolated shires.
