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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very detailed account but appropriate for children,
By Cookie's mom (Lawrenceville, GA) - See all my reviews
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.
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William the Conqueror: Last Invader of England (Rulers of the Middle Ages) by Tom McGowen (Library Binding - May 2007)
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