William the Conqueror (Biography from Ancient Civilizations) (Biography from Ancient Civilizations: Legends, Folklore, and Stories of Ancient Worlds) [Library Binding]

Susan Sales Harkins and William H. Harkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 2008 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Biography from Ancient Civilizations: Legends, Folklore, and Stories of Ancient Worlds

William, the son of a duke and a peasant, spent his childhood in hiding, raised among the Norman peasantry. Lords owing fealty to him would have murdered him if they had found him. He spent his early adult years fighting rebel lords for his birthright. As Duke of Normandy, he claimed the throne of England after the death of Edward the Confessor, King of England, who William said had promised to name him heir. When England refused him, he built a huge fleet, sailed across the channel, and killed Harold, the newly crowned English king, at the Battle of Hastings. One by one, English towns fell to William and his Norman army as they marched toward London. Cowering in fear, Londoners had no choice they opened the gates and made William the Conqueror their first Norman king.

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About the Author

Susan and William Harkins live in Kentucky, where they enjoy writing together for children. Susan has written many books for adults and children. William is a history buff. In addition to writing, he is a member of the Air National Guard.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (December 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584157003
• ISBN-13: 978-1584157007
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,701,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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