1066 The Conquest
Peter Fieldman
Language: English
Pages: 161
ISBN: 1906645582
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ENGLAND'S DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY ONE THOUSAND YEARS AGO ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN ENGLISH HISTORY.
A NORMAN DUKE LED THE LAST INVASION OF ENGLAND TO BECOME KING OF ENGLAND. APPOINTED DUKE OF NORMANDYAT THE AGE OF EIGHT ON THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER, HE SURVIVED ATTEMPTS ON HIS LIFE AND GREW UP IN A MEDIEVAL WORLD FULL OF INTRIGUE, TREACHERY AND VENGEANCE . AFTER YEARS OF CONFLICT HE BECAME THE MOST POWERFUL FEUDAL WARLORD IN NORMANDY AND GAINED THE FRIENDSHIP OF HIS GREATEST RIVAL, HAROLD, THE SAXON EARL, UNTIL THE FINAL CONFRONTATION ON THE FIELD NEAR HASTINGS GAVE HIM THE CROWN . THIS IS 1066, THE LEGEND OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR.
A Regimental Affair (Matthew Hervey, Book 3)
Looked at the young boy, now ten years old and growing up fast. “No. God does not fight. He has no enemies. He preaches peace and he will help you overcome adversity. Learn God’s ways and you will understand that you can never rule by the sword alone. You need wisdom and knowledge. Knowledge comes from your studies, and with knowledge comes wisdom. A true leader needs wisdom to make decisions, which are often difficult and he must also learn humility to take heed of the advice of others when it.
And Ranulf de Briquessard had been killed in battle and Grimoult de Plessis had escaped, only to be recaptured and taken to Rouen, where he ultimately met his death in suspicious circumstances. Those who had survived were now William’s prisoners. Brought to Falaise Castle they were marched into the great hall to stand before the Duke, who was seated on his throne. Gone was their arrogance. They now appeared subdued, dishevelled and tired. William remembered the voice of the Abbott saying to.
Puzzled, he unwrapped the gift and saw an arrow. “A sign of our friendship,” said William. “I will treasure it,” replied Edward smiling, remembering the day he had killed the boar in the Normandy forest. “Roger was right.” “About what?” “He told me your crown would fit you.” “Yours too.” “Perhaps.” Edward sighed. “But I wonder if I fit the crown. I am not a warrior but it is a burden we rulers must bear.” “God has given us a destiny, cousin. Yours is to build your abbey.” “And yours?”.
Disapprovingly at the maid. “It was good fortune that led us here.” The second knight interrupted. “My Lord I think it time to depart if we are to reach Bayeux before nightfall.” Count Roger glanced up at the darkening sky, nodded his approval and turned to the maid. “How did you get here?” The maid turned and pointed to the horse and wagon some hundred meters away. “You came in that! Well, let’s not waste more time.” The wagon carrying William and Edwige, who had a very worried look on her.
Tostig’s fleet, now comprising sixty ships, sailed north towards the Humber. However, Morcar, with a much larger force, had learnt of the approaching fleet. When Tostig landed and moved inland, Morcar was prepared and successfully repelled the invasion. Tostig was forced to abandon his attempts to reclaim Northumbria and took a decision, which was to seal his fate, and that of England. Retreating to his fleet anchored near the mouth of the Ouse, Tostig ordered his troops to find a safe haven.