The Norman Conquest
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About this book
This beautifully-illustrated book gives a unique visual and narrative insight into the events of 1066, the people whose lives it affected, and the legendary way in which the Conquest was recorded in cloth. Conquest expert Christopher Gravett unlocks the mysterious controversies within the tapestry and tells a stunning tale of life for Normans and Saxons, both before and after the events of October 1066. The renowned historical reconstruction artist Ivan Lapper, adds to this tale with stunning scenes of life in Norman times, meticulously researched and beautfully depicted.
Contents
Saxon England · The Normans · William the Bastard · Harold Godwinson · The Conquest · Castles · Government · Everyday Life post-conquest · The Church · The Tapestry · Historians and Debates · The Legacy · Timeline
Paperback; October 2000; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781841762449