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1066: the Year of the Conquest (Paperback)

by David Armine Howarth (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Reprint edition (Aug 1981)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140058508
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140058505
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.9 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 81,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An account of the year's events in England, from the death of Edward the Confessor, through the struggle for succession, to the Christmas coronation of William of Normandy, focuses on the Norman invasion and the Battle of Hastings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting investigation of motive and opportunism., 8 Nov 2001
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This review is from: 1066: The Year of the Conquest (Penguin Classic History) (Paperback)
1066 unveils the psychological motives of Harold, William, Tostig and all those who would help or not help them. He has a gift for making each person believable, and for engaging our sympathy for all players in the drama. Howarth's conclusions are credible. He brings to life the complexities of being born to, or aspiring to, the throne, and the tentative quality of life for those born into royalty in that time. His reconstruction of the details of the year 1066, its events and its battles that would change the course of Britain and the world irreversibly, is engaging, sometimes sad, and extremely worthwhile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written and insightful, 27 Mar 1999
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Howarth creates memorable portraits of the players in this drama. His ability to tell a story and bring out the human side of history makes this book a delight. I strongly recommend this book.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page-Turner!, 13 Jun 1998
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David Howarth does a masterful job of bringing the Norman Conquest to life. The collected evidence is fascinating and the way he puts it together makes the story truly compelling--I had trouble putting it down. This book is a wonderful medium for those who like history but have trouble connecting with many of the books available. It is very down-to-earth and easy to read. It sparked my interest in the subject and inspired me to further study of the dramatic events of 1066. Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Introduction to History AND The Conquest
This book should be an inspiration to many people who would preconceive history as being boring and irrelevant. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to 1066
You haven't read much about 1066 before and you want a book that guides you through events, give you a sense of what it was like to be there, in short is READABLE rather than a... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Andrew Walker

4.0 out of 5 stars A Clear History Of The Conquest
In "1066: The Year Of The Conquest" David Howarth introduces the reader to the world which existed during that pivotal year in the history of England. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2004 by James Gallen

4.0 out of 5 stars Brisk, readable, and entertaining history
This is a very readable and entertaining history of the events leading up to and including the Norman conquest. Read more
Published on 25 Jul 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Well-written account of life in the 11th Century.
David Howarth does an excellent job of summarizing life during this fascinating era. He outlines major political events of the time and fills in details from the perspective of... Read more
Published on 7 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars William the Conqueror or William the Fortunate?
Anyone who has taken any European History classes can tell you that 1)the Battle of Hastings was fought in 1066, 2) Herald, King of England, was killed there by an arrow that... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent background for English history
Howarth provides an excellent foundation for understanding the evolution of the English monarchy. His writing style is fluid and he reports all of his sources for each anecdote... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading, perfect weekend reader
Mr. Howarth provides excellenct historical reading. This book does not require prior knowledge or understanding of 11th century England to be enjoyed. Mr. Read more
Published on 21 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Enters the socio/psychological life of england in 1066
The book is very well written and easy to read. I personally used it to document myself more on England during that year. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Enters the socio/psychological life of england in 1066
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