William The Conqueror

Name: William The Conqueror
Brand: Alpha Editions
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By: Jacob Abbott

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Paperback | 8 November 2025

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130 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 0.79

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An unforgettable life that reshaped England rediscover the drama, ambition, and iron will of William the Conqueror.

Jacob Abbott s vivid William the Conqueror brings the 11th century to life: from the rugged courts of the Duke of Normandy through the tense politics that led to the Norman conquest of England, to the thunder of the Battle of Hastings and the birth of a new English monarchy. This historical biography traces William I of England s rise, the strategy and courage behind the Norman invasion, and the profound social and political changes that followed. Abbott s clear narrative, rich characterization, and moral insight make this more than a chronology it is a human portrait of ambition, destiny, and power.

Historically significant and literary in tone, this medieval history book offers accessible scholarship rooted in 19th-century historical biography tradition. It s essential reading for students of the conquest of England narrative and collectors of Jacob Abbott historical works alike, illuminating the complexities of 11th century England and the story of the English monarchy history.

Long out of print and unavailable for decades, this edition has been carefully restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Meticulously edited for modern readers, it is not merely a reprint it is a collector s item and cultural treasure, preserved for today s readers and future generations. Ideal for lovers of the Norman invasion, the battle of Hastings, and anyone seeking a definitive William the Conqueror biography.

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