William the Conqueror tells the story of William, Duke of Normandy, who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and became King of England. It follows his difficult youth in Normandy, the Norman Conquest and the harsh suppression of English resistance, and his creation of the Domesday Book. Written by Ashleigh Robertson, this biography explores how his rule transformed English government, society and language.
William the Conqueror tells the story of William, Duke of Normandy, who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and became King of England. It follows his difficult youth in Normandy, the Norman Conquest and the harsh suppression of English resistance, and his creation of the Domes...