1066

History in an Hour

Kaye Jones

About History in an Hour

History in an Hour is a series of ebooks to help the reader learn the basic facts of a given subject area. Everything you need to know is presented in a straightforward narrative and in chronological order. No embedded links to divert your attention, nor a daunting book of 600 pages with a 35-page introduction. Just straight in, to the point, sixty minutes, done. Then, having absorbed the basics, you may feel inspired to explore further.

Give yourself sixty minutes and see what you can learn . . .

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Contents

Cover

Title Page

About History in an Hour

Introduction

Background to 1066

April 1066: A Divine Omen?

The Norwegians

The Aftermath

A Conquered People

Appendix 1: Key Players

Appendix 2: Timeline

Copyright

Got Another Hour?

About the Publisher

Introduction

This was a fatal day to England, and melancholy havoc was wrought in our dear country during the change of its lords.

William of Malmesbury on the Battle of Hastings

1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history. In those twelve months, England had three different kings and fought three bloody battles in defence of the realm and its people. The result was the Norman Conquest of England, an event which changed the country forever. This book will guide you through those turbulent months to understand the politics and personalities of that momentous year.

This, in an hour, is 1066.

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