"William the Conqueror" by Edward A. Freeman is a deep exploration of a transformative leader, examining William’s life through a historical lens, highlighting his evolution from a child facing adversity to a powerful statesman who reshaped England. The book explores William’s ascent to power, emphasizing the historical backdrop of Norman influence and the challenges he overcame while in Normandy, including his fight for legitimacy and suppression of rebellions. The narrative showcases the pivotal moments and strategic choices that molded William's character and paved the way for his English conquest, while setting the stage to fully understand the impact of his reign on English law and governance.
William the Conqueror
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Witness the dramatic tale of an illegitimate son's extraordinary rise as he conquers a kingdom and transforms its destiny forever.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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