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Hastings 1066: The Fall of Saxon England
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Hastings 1066: The Fall of Saxon England
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christopher Gravett
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| Series | Campaign |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:100 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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| Category/Genre | Local history |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781841761336
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| Classifications | Dewey:942.021 |
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| Audience | |
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| Edition |
Revised
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| Illustrations |
74 b/w; 18 col
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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| Publication Date |
25 September 2000 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Very few battles of the medieval period can be regarded as decisive but Hastings was certainly one of them. Fought on 14th October 1066 between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, king of England, the outcome irrevocably changed the course of English history. William's victory was largely due to the tactical superiority of his forces: not only did he possess infantry and cavalry, but also a significant number of archers or crossbowmen, to whose withering fire the English could make little reply. The eventual death of King Harold prompted an English collapse the successful outcome ensuring William's accession to the English throne.
Author Biography
Christopher Gravett is assistant curator of armour at the Tower Armouries, and a recognised authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. His previous Osprey titles include Elite 17 Knights at Tournament, Warrior 1 Norman Knight 950-1204 AD and Campaign 13 Hastings 1066.
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