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  • The Normans

  • A Captivating Guide to the Norman Conquest and William the Conqueror
  • By: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
  • Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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The Normans

By: Captivating History
Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
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Summary

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Norman Conquest and William the Conqueror, then pay attention...

Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • The Norman Conquest: A Captivating Guide to the Normans and the Invasion of England by William the Conqueror, Including Events Such as the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings
  • William the Conqueror: A Captivating Guide to the First Norman King of England Who Defeated the English Army Led by the King of the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings

Here are just some of the topics covered in part one of this audiobook:

  • England Before the Death of a Pious King and the Norman Invasion
  • Edward the Confessor and the Question of Succession
  • The Norwegian King Harald Hardrada
  • William, Duke of Normandy
  • Harold II of England
  • Verification of Events and Preparations for War
  • The Invasion of the Norwegian King Harald Hardrada
  • William Arrives in England
  • The Battle of Hastings and William’s Coronation
  • Rebelling Against the New King and the Consequences of Doing So
  • The Domesday Book
  • Effects of the Conquest
  • Shakespeare, Lully, and the New Art
  • Seers and Prophets
  • Records of 1066 CE - Insight into a Time of Turmoil
  • And much, much more!

Here are just some of the topics covered in part two of this audiobook:

  • The Conquest: Normandy and Britain in the Late 10th Century, the Battle of Hastings, and the Aftermath
  • From Duke to King: Ruling over England and Normandy
  • Final Years and Death
  • William’s Character: Personality Traits, Virtues, Flaws, and Motivations
  • And much, much more!

So, if you want to learn more about the Norman Conquest and William the Conqueror, then listen to this audiobook now!

©2021 Captivating History (P)2021 Captivating History
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History
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