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Book Synopsis: An upstart French duke who sets out to conquer the most powerful and unified kingdom in Christendom. An invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans. One of the bloodiest and most decisive battles ever fought. This new history explains why the Norman Conquest was the most significant cultural and military episode in English history. Assessing the original evidence at every turn, Marc Morris goes beyond the familiar outline to explain why England was at once so powerful and yet so vulnerable to William the Conqueror's attack. Morris writes with passion, verve, and scrupulous concern for historical accuracy. This is the definitive account for our times of an extraordinary story, indeed the pivotal moment in the shaping of the English nation.
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Discover the epic tale of the Norman Conquest with our captivating book synopsis. Immerse yourself in the riveting story of an upstart French duke who dared to challenge the most powerful kingdom in Christendom. With an invasion force on a scale not seen since the days of the Romans, this was a battle that shaped history.
Uncover the secrets behind the bloodiest and most decisive clash ever fought on English soil. Our new history delves deep into the original evidence, going beyond the familiar outline to provide a comprehensive understanding of why the Norman Conquest was the most significant cultural and military episode in English history.
Written by acclaimed historian Marc Morris, this authoritative account offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment that forever changed the English nation. With passion, verve, and scrupulous concern for historical accuracy, Morris brings this extraordinary story to life, allowing you to experience the dramatic events as if you were there.
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