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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 (Biographies) Paperback – December 15, 2020

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If you want to discover the captivating life of William the Conqueror, then keep reading...

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 some ways, William’s life is quite in line with the mores of his time; he would often be no different than any other medieval ruler, be they the Holy Roman emperor, the Angevine count, the Hungarian king, or the prince of Kievan Rus. But once you delve deeper into the events that occurred during the Norman king’s life, you’ll see just how innovative, atypical, and, for lack of a better term, different William was. From his birth at Falaise to his death at Rouen, he has been through everything that medieval Europe could throw at him, and, as is evident from hundreds of thousands of books on the subject, including this one, he stood the test of time and achieved proverbial immortality.

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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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captivating History (December 15, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637160925
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637160923
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 126 ratings

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Gabriella Maldonado
5.0 out of 5 stars William the Conquerer Book Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
I absolutely love reading Historical books from the modern age. This was a fantastic depiction of the Norman invasion. William the Conquerer was nest known for his depoction in the bayou tapestry. He became the very first Norman King of England. He followed in his Dad's footsteps and became the Duke of Normandy. It's always great to accurate historical books like this. I would give this a 5 star rating!
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Dennis Schwartz
4.0 out of 5 stars inciteful
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2022
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Provides some good insight into William and his family. It’s a good overview of his life and his achievements throughout.
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Dah Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Writing
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
William the Conqueror is a fascinating, influential figure in history. This book does an excellent job of capturing the essence of the man and reminds the reader the book is definitely not able to be a comprehensive coverage of William's life.
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Bevan
4.0 out of 5 stars Great research
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
In true 'Captivating' style - this one is another tour de force encompassing impeccable research, garnished with (of necessity) supposition and conjecture where there may be doubt or uncertainly to hold the readers' attention.
As usual, there is considerable detailed background information apart from the main crux of the book.
There are occasions in the plethora of convoluted relationships and alliances where the plot can seem like a script of a B grade soap opera!
Must admit that I skim read sections where there was just TOO much information - an aspect that others may find enlightening.
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Eunice Krecek
3.0 out of 5 stars All About War
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
The only thing that I learned about the man is all the wars he was in. I am left with the impression that there was only war and conflict in his life. What about the man? The custom of that time.
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Hunter Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Brief History of William the Conqueror
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
Some readers may be familiar with the history of William the Conqueror, and others may not be as much. Captivating History's "William the Conqueror" shares this history with such passion and beautiful prose that anyone can enjoy either learning or learning more about this famous figure.

This author covers nearly all major aspects of William's life. As such, readers will be taken on a journey into his existence, starting with his childhood and ending with his personality. Virtually all significant details are included here, so readers will enjoy seeing William's complete picture.

As usual, Captivating History has done its historical research. Readers need look only at the bibliography for evidence of this truth. This time, however, images return to enhance this reading experience. Hopefully, visuals like these will be featured in all future releases, as they truly enliven the occasion.

Overall, "William the Conqueror" is an amazing entry in the Captivating History series. All fans of medieval history will enjoy reading this work for its exemplary historical research. Those who like reading fantasy may also find this volume engaging due to the vivid action descriptions found during the battle sequences, particularly, a fact of which the "The Conquest" chapter is a prime example. Nonetheless, there is something for everyone interested in reading about the people and places contained here, showing Captivating History has again struck gold.
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Da Man
4.0 out of 5 stars great deep dive into William
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
First of all, I received this book as a member of the Advanced Review Team.

This book dove into the background of William the Conqueror from his birth (actually from several decades prior to his birth) and showed all the things that went into the life of William the Conqueror that made him want to be King of England.

It was a great read that showed me the background and life and times of William. It would be well worth your time to read this book.
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Michael States
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
In this publication, Matt Clayton speaks to the history of William the Conqueror and describes his life as a fascinating yard full of twists and turns. But this history demands more than the short two-hour reading.

Enough of his story is said so that we understand the impact that William had on the world and how his Conquest changed the social, political, religious, and ethnic makeup of an entire nation.

Matt provides a sufficient bibliography which can lead the reader to additional information.
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Malcolm Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars reading ease
Reviewed in Spain on April 2, 2021
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very well written although a few diagrams would be very helpful to follow and i think too many irrelevant names included
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elsie
4.0 out of 5 stars france-angleterre
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
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le livre est bien mais un peu court. j'aime.
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