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[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Vintage, United Kingdom, London] Softcover Everyone knows what William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but in recent years is has become customary to assume that the victory was virtually inevitable, given the alleged superiority of Norman military technology. In this new study, underpinned by biographical sketches of the great warriors who fought for the crown of England in 1066, Frank McLynn shows that this view is mistaken. The battle on Senlac Hill on 14 October was a desperately close-run thing, which Harold lost only because of an incredible run of bad fortune and some treachery from the Saxon elite in England. Both William and Harold were fine generals, but Harold was the more inspirational of the two. Making use of all the latest scholarship, McLynn shows that most of our 'knowledge' of 1066 rests on myths or illusions: Harold did not fight at Hastings with the same army with which he had been victorious at Stamford Bridge three weeks earlier; the Battle of Senlac was not won by Norman archery; Harold did not die with an arrow in the eye. In overturning these myths, McLynn shows that the truth is even more astonishing than the legend. An original feature of the book is the space devoted to the career and achievements of Harald Hardrada, who usually appears in such narratives as the shadowy 'third man'. McLynn shows that he was probably the greatest warrior of the ...

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[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]

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ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Vintage Publishing] Softcover New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Everyone knows what William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but in recent years is has become customary to assume that the victory was virtually inevitable, given the alleged superiority of Norman military technology.
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[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

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[Uxbridge, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

London Pimlico 1999 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Contains: Illustrations.

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UK: Pimlico Publishing Ltd, Date: 1999. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Everyone knows that William the Conqueror winning the Battle of Hastings was inevitable, but Frank Mclynn shows this view is mistaken. In this book he stes out his evidence that Harold only lost because of an incredible run of bad fortune and some treachery from the Saxon elite in England. The soft covers show light wear to its edges and corners.. 1999. Pimlico Publishing Ltd ISBN 0712666729 9780712666725 [GB]

ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Random House] Softcover New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
[Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Pimlico Publishing Ltd] Softcover Paperback.Minor wear to page edges and corners. Cover clean.Binding tight. P/O's name in pen on first page otherwise, No writing, highlighting, or marks in text.From the estate of a smoker.
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[Stockport, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1999]

ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Vintage] Everyone knows what William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, but in recent years is has become customary to assume that the victory was virtually inevitable, given the alleged superiority of Norman military technology.&Uumlber den .
[Greven, Germany] [Publication Year: 1999]
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Pimlico Pub., Date: 1999. , 1999. Reprint of 1956. 304p. Photos. Maps. Wraps. Bookplate. Fine Copy. Paperback. Fine. Book. 1999. Pimlico Pub., 1999. ISBN 0712666729 9780712666725 [US]

ISBN10: 0712666729, ISBN13: 9780712666725, [publisher: Pimlico, London] Softcover First Edition 304p. A softcover book in fine condition. There is a crease on the front cover from reading use. The text is clean and the binding tight. A book claiming that our common knowledge of the Battle of Hastings is based on myths, and that it was a very divisive, close-cut battle.
[Dayton, OH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]
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London Pimlico 1999 First Paperback Edition Paperback 304p. A softcover book in fine condition. There is a crease on the front cover from reading use. The text is clean and the binding tight. A book claiming that our common knowledge of the Battle of Hastings is based on myths, and that it was a very divisive, close-cut battle.