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OverviewThe Battle of Hastings is one of the key events in the history of the British Isles. This book is not merely another attempt to describe what happened at Hastings - that has already been done supremely well by many others. It is an attempt to highlight two issues: how little we actually know for certain about the battle, and how the popular understanding of 14 October 1066 has been shaped by the concerns of later periods. It looks not just at perennial themes such as how did Harold die and why did the English lose, but also at other crucial issues such s the diplomatic significance of William of Normandy's claim to the English throne, the Norman attempt to secure papal support, and the extent to which the Norman and Anglo-Saxon armies represented diametrically opposed military systems. AUTHOR: Ashley Hern graduated in Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University, and also holds Masters degrees in History from the Universities of Manchester and Oxford. He now teaches at Manchester Grammar School. 10 colour and 10 b/w photographs Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ashley HernPublisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Imprint: Robert Hale Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.634kg ISBN: 9780719824753ISBN 10: 0719824753 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 23 October 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAshley Hern graduated in Ancient & Modern History at Oxford University, and also holds Masters degrees in History from the Universities of Manchester and Oxford. He now teaches at Manchester Grammar School. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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