Michael Livingston,Kelly DeVries
1066: A Guide to the Battles and the Campaigns
1066: A Guide to the Battles and the Campaigns
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The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, was a pivotal moment in English history, and the Bayeux Tapestry provides a graphic glimpse into the conflict. In this new book, leading medieval military historians Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries combine the imagery of the tapestry with modern investigative research to reveal the story of Hastings as it has never been told. The book is a valuable guide for visitors to the battlefield and the sites associated with the conquest.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 30 November 2020
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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The Battle of Hastings, which took place on October 14, 1066, had a profound impact on the course of English history. This iconic moment of the Norman Conquest is vividly depicted in the intricate threads of the Bayeux Tapestry, offering a precious glimpse into the brutal conflict. In this captivating retelling of the battle and its surrounding campaigns, renowned medieval military historians Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries have combined the imagery of the tapestry with the latest modern investigative research to unveil the untold story of Hastings and provide a comprehensive guide for visitors to the battlefield today.
This absorbing new account of the battle will captivate anyone eager to uncover the events of 1066. It delves into the journeys undertaken by Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy to reach the battlefield, as well as the latest reconstructions of the course of the fighting on that fateful day. Moreover, it serves as a practical and user-friendly guide for visitors to the sites associated with the conquest, including the Hastings battlefield itself.
The Battle of Hastings marked a pivotal moment in English history, shaping the course of subsequent centuries and leaving a lasting legacy. The Bayeux Tapestry, with its vivid depiction of the conflict, serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the individuals involved, and this new interpretation by Livingston and DeVries adds a fresh perspective to our understanding of this significant event.
\n Weight: 404g\n
Dimension: 140 x 189 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526751973\n \n
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