Bates, David, 1945-

William the Conqueror / David Bates. - xvi, 596 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, genealogical table, map

The first years -- From childhood into adolescence -- The shaping of things to come -- The making of a reputation -- On to the attack -- The year of victory -- King of the English -- Victory transformed -- From crisis to triumph -- Cross-channel rule -- Political consolidation and personal loss -- The final years -- Death and legacy -- Epilogue.

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William, I, King of England, 1027 or 1028-1087.


Nobility--Biography.--France--Normandy


Great Britain--History--William I, 1066-1087.
Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Biography.
Normandy (France)--History--To 1515.

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