William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott

William the Conqueror landing in England
William the Conqueror landing in England

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William I (The Conqueror)

01 – Preface, Normandy

02 – Birth of William

03 – The Accession

04 – William’s Reign in Normandy

05 – The Marriage

06 – The Lady Emma

Duke William of Normandy, the Conqueror, stabs King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings as they fight on horseback.
Duke William of Normandy, the Conqueror, stabs King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings as they fight on horseback.

07 – King Harold

08 – Preparations for the Invasion


09 – Crossing the Channel

The Battle of Hastings in 1066 by Francois Hippolyte Debon
The Battle of Hastings in 1066 by Francois Hippolyte Debon

10 – The battle of Hastings

11 – Prince Robert’s Rebellion

12 – The Conclusion

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