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Conquest. Stewart Binns
Stewart Binns
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Paperback. It's 1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will become known as the Battle of Hastings. The battle is hard fought and bloody. But England will not be conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman rule. Series: The Making of England Quartet. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: FH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 34. Weight in Grams: 366.
1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will become known as the Battle of Hastings.
The battle is hard fought and bloody, the lives of thousands have been spent, including that of King Harold. But England will not be conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman rule.
Although his heroic deeds will nearly be lost to legend, one man unites the resistance. His name is Hereward of Bourne, the champion of the English. His honour, bravery and skill at arms ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin England
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
The Making of England Quartet
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780718156770
SKU
V9780718156770
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Ref
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About Stewart Binns
Stewart Binns began his professional life as an academic. He passed selection for the SAS in 1980 and served for three years before settling into a career as a schoolteacher, specialising in English and history. Later in life he began a successful career in television. He has won a BAFTA, a Grierson, an RTS and a Peabody for his documentaries. ... Read more
Reviews for Conquest. Stewart Binns
Stewart Binns has produced a real page-turner, a truly stunning adventure story, set in a fascinating and crucial time in history. Whether in the big, set-piece battles, or telling the story of the romance between the two main characters, he knows how to hold the reader's attention. There are also strong themes underpinning all the activity that unfolds - people ... Read more