Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of William the Conqueror"" by Abbott, Jacob is a biographical account of the life and reign of William I, also known as William the Conqueror. The book covers the period from William's birth in Normandy in 1028 to his death in 1087. It traces his rise to power as the Duke of Normandy and his eventual conquest of England in 1066, which led to his coronation as King of England. The book explores William's military campaigns, his relationships with his family and advisors, and his impact on the history of England and Europe. It also examines the cultural and social changes that occurred during William's reign, including the introduction of the feudal system and the Norman influence on English language and culture. Overall, ""The History of William the Conqueror"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant figures in medieval European history.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.
