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A 5 page review of the Book by David Howarth on the Norman Conquest. Outlines the content of the book pointing out both strengths and weaknesses. Concludes that, although extremely concise, David Howarth's "1066: The Year of the Conquest", is perhaps one of the best books about this period in history ever written. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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the Norman Conquest. The Norman Conquest occurred during a period in history which resulted in numerous tremendous changes in western Europe, particularly in population, demography, economics, politics, and military
structure and alliances. This period is perhaps one of the most interesting periods in all of world history. Consequently, a tremendous amount of material has been written on
this time in history in general and on the Norman Conquest in particular, so much material in fact that one could easily become overwhelmed in trying to determine what to
read and what to exclude from a casual examination of the subject. Among that material, one book in particular distinguishes itself as providing an easy-to-read and fascinating account of
the Norman conquest. David Howarths "1066: The Year of the Conquest" stands out as being an excellent introduction to the events which unfolded in 1066.
Numerous reviewers have provided brief accounts of their impressions of Howarths book. While some of these are helpful, others are really of little
value. Of "1066: The Year of the Conquest", the publisher Barnes and Noble writes:
"Everyone knows 1066 as the date of the Norman invasion and conquest of England. But how many of us can place that event in the context of the entire
dramatic year in which it took place? From the death of Edward the Confessor in early January to the Christmas coronation of Duke William of Normandy, there is an almost
uncanny symmetry, as well as a relentlessly exciting surge, of events leading to and from Hastings".
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