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Title:
William the Conqueror
Makers of History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "William the Conqueror" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and reign of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, focusing specifically on his rise to power and the circumstances that led to the Norman Conquest of England. Abbott aims to provide readers with not only an engaging narrative but also substantial historical knowledge, allowing them to understand the key events and figures that shaped William's legacy. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical context of Normandy, detailing its geography, the character and exploits of the Northmen, and the first Duke, Rollo. The text provides insight into Rollo's adventures in France, his subsequent treaty with King Charles, and the establishment of Normandy as a stronghold for the Northmen. The opening section sets the stage for the focus on William, Rollo's descendant, highlighting the rich history that precedes William's birth and suggesting the larger significance of his eventual claim to the English throne. This foundational background serves as a prelude to the dramatic events that will define William's character and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 25848
Published: Jun 20, 2008
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087
Subject: Kings, queens, rulers, etc.
Subject: Normans -- England
Subject: Military history, Medieval
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William I, 1066-1087
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
William the Conqueror
Makers of History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "William the Conqueror" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and reign of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, focusing specifically on his rise to power and the circumstances that led to the Norman Conquest of England. Abbott aims to provide readers with not only an engaging narrative but also substantial historical knowledge, allowing them to understand the key events and figures that shaped William's legacy. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical context of Normandy, detailing its geography, the character and exploits of the Northmen, and the first Duke, Rollo. The text provides insight into Rollo's adventures in France, his subsequent treaty with King Charles, and the establishment of Normandy as a stronghold for the Northmen. The opening section sets the stage for the focus on William, Rollo's descendant, highlighting the rich history that precedes William's birth and suggesting the larger significance of his eventual claim to the English throne. This foundational background serves as a prelude to the dramatic events that will define William's character and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 25848
Published: Jun 20, 2008
Downloads: 152
Language: English
Subject: William I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087
Subject: Kings, queens, rulers, etc.
Subject: Normans -- England
Subject: Military history, Medieval
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- William I, 1066-1087
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.