William the Second: As Seen in Contemporary Documents and Judged on Evidence of His Own Speeches

By S C Hammer

Book Overview

William the Second is a book written by S.C. Hammer that provides a comprehensive insight into the life and reign of William II, also known as William Rufus, the son of William the Conqueror. The book is based on contemporary documents and evidence from William's own speeches, offering a unique perspective on his character, policies, and achievements. The author explores William's relationships with his family, his courtiers, and his subjects, shedding light on his ambitions, strengths, and weaknesses. The book also covers the major events of William's reign, including his conflicts with the Church, his wars with France, and his untimely death. Overall, William the Second is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history and the Norman Conquest of England.1917. Contents: Youth; Father and Son; The Young Ruler; Journeys and Intrigues; The Breach with Bismarck; The New Master; An Enlightened Policy; Political Chess; The Jubilee Year; A Future on the Seas; The End of the First Ten Years; Theory and Fact; The Triumph of Caesarism; Disappointments; The Meteor and Others; Nervous Symptoms; An Interview and Its Consequences; Before the Great War; and William the Problem.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: 1417928638
• ISBN13: 9781417928637
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"