Searching for the last Anglo-Saxon king : Harold Godwinson, England's golden warrior
Lofting, Paula2025
Books, Manuscripts
In this re-examining of this great historical figure of the 11th century, we glean new theories and ideas not only about Harold's life, but also questions historians have pondered upon for years. Did Edward really offer the throne to William? And how much of William's claim was truth or fiction? Paula Lofting presents a thoughtful and careful critique of the previous research. Examining his life through a telescopic view of the primary sources, she offers the reader a more accurate evaluation of who he was, how he died, and what happened to his remains after his death on a field near Hastings on October 1066.
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Author:
Lofting, Paula, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2025.
Collation:
232 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781399041270 (hbk)
Dewey class:
942.019
LC class:
DA154.85
Language:
English
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BRN:
4047807
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