King William I: The Conqueror (1905)

By Arthur Dillon

Book Overview

""King William I: The Conqueror"" is a historical biography written by Arthur Dillon in 1905. The book chronicles the life of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy who famously invaded England in 1066 and became its first Norman king. Dillon delves into William's early life, his rise to power, and the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings. The book also explores William's reign as king, including his struggles to maintain control over his new kingdom and his efforts to establish a strong Norman presence in England. Dillon draws from a variety of historical sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant figures in English history. Overall, ""King William I: The Conqueror"" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or the Norman Conquest of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164888811
• ISBN13: 9781164888819
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"