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Full Description
1066 is one of the most famous dates in the history of the nation: the year of the Battle of Hastings. It was a key turning point in the nation's history, marking the end of the Anglo-Saxon era and the start of the Norman period.
This graphic novel tells the story of what happened before, during and after this iconic battle. Discover all the details surrounding the story, from the mistakes and decisions that meant William of Normandy became the first Norman king of England to how Harold was killed - was it by an arrow in the eye?
It will invite the reader to see the action in its comic-strip panels, and they will learn not only about the events and the key participants on both sides, but also the tactics and weapons the armies employed, and even learn some of the different languages of the time.
Contents
Introduction
The Prelude
Harold's coronation
Battle of Stamford Bridge
William lands at Pevensey
Harold races down from the North
The Battle of Hastings
The battle formations, armour and weapons of the Anglo-Saxons and the Normans
The Normans attack
The Anglo-Saxon flank charges and is routed
Harold goes on the offensive
William rallies his men
Leofwine - Harold's brother and battle commander - is killed by a Norman cavalry charge
Gyrth - Harold's other brother and battle commander - is killed by a Norman javelin
William launches his final assault
Harold receives a mortal wound
The myth of Harold being killed by an arrow to the eye
The Anglo-Saxons start to flee
The pursuing Norman knights are slaughtered in a swamp
The battle ends and the looting starts
What happened to Harold's body?
The aftermath
14-year-old Anglo-Saxon prince Edgar the Atheling is proclaimed King of England by the Witan
William marches on London
The Witan submits to William
William is crowned King of England on Christmas Day
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