William the Conqueror: Last Invader of England (Rulers of the Middle Ages) [Library Binding]

Tom McGowen (Author)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (May 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766027139
• ISBN-13: 978-0766027138
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,595,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed account but appropriate for children, June 14, 2011

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This review is from: William the Conqueror: Last Invader of England (Rulers of the Middle Ages) (Library Binding)

I am an adult who was trying to write a lesson plan on the Battle of Hastings and the Bayeux Tapestry. I am not an expert on William the Conqueror, so I cannot say how accurate this book is, but it appears to be a well-researched and well-written account of his life. There is an incredible amount of explanation and detail compared to most children's books. The biography is about 144 pages long, plus a chronology, a glossary, and footnotes. It covers William's entire life, not just the invasion of England. While reading it I had a terrible time keeping all the historical characters straight--the several Williams, Edwards, and Roberts--but I have had that problem with every account I have read of this period. The book was interesting, although I got tired of reading about battles and rebellions after a while. Someone more interested in military history than I am would probably love it. I have rated it 5 stars for its thoroughness, detail, and appropriate tone and language.