Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short History of the Norman Conquest of England"" by Edward Augustus Freeman is a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The book covers the political, social, and military aspects of the conquest, including the rise of the Normans in France, the reign of King Edward the Confessor, the succession crisis that followed his death, and the Battle of Hastings. Freeman also examines the impact of the conquest on England, including the changes in the country's language, culture, and political system. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history, the Norman Conquest, or the development of England as a nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.