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Nonfiction · 1888

William the Conqueror

Edward A. Freeman

Reading time
about 4 h
Length
57,081 words · 98 pages
Structure
11 chapters · 1 front-matter section
Language
English
Era
Victorian

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Contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter I — Introduction
  3. Chapter II — The Early Years of William. A.D. 1028–1051
  4. Chapter III — William’s First Visit to England. A.D. 1051–1052
  5. Chapter IV — The Reign of William in Normandy. A.D. 1052–1063
  6. Chapter V — Harold’s Oath to William. A.D. 1064?
  7. Chapter VI — The Negotiations of Duke William. January-October 1066
  8. Chapter VII — William’s Invasion of England. August-December 1066
  9. Chapter VIII — The Conquest of England. December 1066-March 1070
  10. Chapter IX — The Settlement of England. 1070–1086
  11. Chapter X — The Revolts Against William. 1070–1086
  12. Chapter XI — The Last Years of William. 1081–1087

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Edward A. Freeman

1823–1892 · Victorian

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