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One of our best popular historian tells the remarkable story of the events that took place in 1066, probably the most famous date in English history.
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Everyone knows what William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but in recent years is has become customary to assume that the victory was virtually inevitable, given the alleged superiority of Norman military technology. In this new study, underpinned by biographical sketches of the great warriors who fought for the crown of England in 1066, Frank McLynn shows that this view is mistaken. The Battle on Senlac Hill on 14 October was desperately close-run thing, which Harold lost only because of an incredible run of bad fortune and some treachery from the Saxon elite in England. Both William and Harold were fine generals, but Harold was the more inspirational of the two. Making use of all the latest scholarship, McLynn shows that most of our 'knowledge' of 1066 rests on myths or illusions: Harold did not fight at Hastings with the same army with which he had been victorious at Stamford Bridge three weeks earlier; the Battle of Senlac was not won by Norman archery; Harold did not die with an arrow in the eye.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the best books on 1066 I have ever read, and I have read quite a few.
Probably best for someone who has some knowledge of the events of that year, but not too academic or dry for someone new to start their fascination with 1066.
Rattles the yarn along superbly, and manages to balance the different strands of Harold, The Confessor, Stamford and Fulford,Hardrada,Tostig, William , Senlac Hill, etc in a masterful way.
Probably best for someone who has some knowledge of the events of that year, but not too academic or dry for someone new to start their fascination with 1066.
Rattles the yarn along superbly, and manages to balance the different strands of Harold, The Confessor, Stamford and Fulford,Hardrada,Tostig, William , Senlac Hill, etc in a masterful way.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Over the years I have read just about everything I can on the year 1066. 1066: The Year of The Three Battles by Frank McLynn has to be the best.
This book is a exciting read in it's own right. We get the full background to the three main people involved. Plus loads on all three battles.
A super history book.
This book is a exciting read in it's own right. We get the full background to the three main people involved. Plus loads on all three battles.
A super history book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The depth of research and knowledge that went into this book is amazing, and it is surprisingly readable for a serious historical tract. Having said that, for those of us that do not know much more about the period than what we learnt fleetingly at school (William vs Harold, arrow in eye, Saxons consigned to historical oblivion) there could be more concessions to "easy reading". Especially helpful would have been to have maps showing all the place names that are mentioned as pivotal, rather than just some of them, and family trees for each of the three main families in the book: there was a disconcerting habit in those days to call children by your own name and to have various aliases - short of carrying an A4 notebook and doing it yourself, confusion will sometimes reign. Apart from that, a fascinating and illuminating read, and it is always a pleasure to learn that the Normans did not just swan in and take over: at last British History stands up for itself!
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Misleading title?
Have, like 1-2 other reviewers, a few reservations. The title is slightly misleading, as the author's "brush" is much wider in scope, and at its best in the biogs of the various... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Richard Sewell
Look past the vocab to find the truth and an excellent thriller
I first saw this publication in the gift shop of the Bayeux Tapestry, priced at twice the price I paid for it on Amazon. So that was a plus to begin with. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M- reader
1066, And All That,
Frank Mclynn's book is undoubtably well researched and painstakingly produced. However i found it very heavy going for the most part. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Tomlinson
Curate's egg.
OK. Frank McLynn is a great writer, but this book is frustrating in the sense that it could have been near-perfect, but is let down by overlong descriptions of viking foreign... Read more
Published on 13 July 2006 by alantheHašek
Six feet of English earth ....
I reccommend this work highly as the latest word on this climactic year. It goes bravely after a broad canvas when three of Europre's greatest warriors clashed for the kingship of... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2000
Rich in facts and scholarship with an interesting story
This is a good read. It mixes scholarship with lively story telling. The opening chapters are full of facts though with little colour. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2000
Excellent read
Frank McLynn's account of the year 1066 and the events leading up to it is very engaging and readable. Read more
Published on 11 May 2000
I knew the outcome but still I was amazed
This book is both serious historiography (including extensive notes - very important!) and fun to read. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2000 by albert.papenburg@planet.nl
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