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1066: The Year of the Conquest by David Armine Howarth  While the date 1066 is familiar to almost everybody as the year of the Norman conquest of England, few can place the event in the context of the dramatic year in which it took place. In this book, David Howarth attempts to bring alive the struggle for the succession to the English crown from the death of Edward the Confessor in January ...
 Show Details This book has 1 myArmoury member review available: Chad Arnow ::   * RECOMMENDED *This was an informative and entertaining read. Howarth makes a few intellectual leaps, but they are usually well-supported. This book is a very interesting look at life in Anglo Saxon England and how the Conquest changed that picture completely. I especially appreciated the looks at village/country life, as it really personalized the story. Overall, a great read and good learning experience. —Updated Oct 20, 2006 |
