Hastings 1066

Informationen zum Autor Christopher Gravett is a former Senior Curator at the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and a recognized authority on the arms, armour and warfare of the medieval world. He has worked as an advisor for numerous TV and film productions, and has written several books, including DK Eyewitness Knight and Castle and more than 20 titles for Osprey. Klappentext A highly illustrated, gripping account of William's victory, which ensured his accession to the English throne. Fought on 14th October between Duke William of Normandy and Harold Godwinson, king of England, the Battle of Hastings irrevocably changed the course of English history. Hastings was also decisive in another way: the horrendous casualties suffered by the English nobility both there and at the two earlier battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge resulted in there being very few men influential enough to lead an English resistance once William had been crowned. William would survive long enough to successfully found a Norman dynasty of English kings. Christopher Gravett describes the battle with a step-by-step analysis, alongside detailed maps, birds-eye-views and full-colour battlescene artwork. Zusammenfassung The Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history. Featuring a visitor's guide to the battlefield today, this edition contains new views of the battlefield and gives information on the best-known figures of British heritage. Inhaltsverzeichnis Background to the Crisis of 1066 The Commanders Opposing Armies Plans and Preparations The Battle Aftermath The Battlefield Today Chronology A Guide to Further Reading Wargaming the Battle of Hastings

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Gravett
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.09.2000
• EAN: 9781841761336
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-133-6
• No. of pages: 99
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 248 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Sussex, Warfare & defence, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1000 CE to c 1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, War and defence operations, Battles and campaigns, Land forces and warfare