Second Hand Hastings 1066
The Fall of Saxon England
Series : Osprey Campaign 13
Author : Christopher Gravett
Editor : David G. Chandler
Artist : Ed Dovey
£3.00 FREE UK delivery on orders over £30
Despatched within 1-2 working days
Please click here to view our Terms & Conditions when purchasing Second Hand Books.
Condition
Ex-library paperback with numerous library stamps, labels, a barcode and an attached borrowing slip. The clear protective cover has yellowed securing tape, with rubbing, scuffing and some soiling visible around the covers, edges and corners. The photographed pages show light age-related discolouration. Signs of handling and use throughout the areas shown.
Details
General - Pages : 96 | Images : Contains colour and black & white illustrations | Publisher : Osprey Publishing | Place of Publication : UK | Language : English
Paperback - Year of Publication : 1996 | Edition : Reprint | Size : 245mm x 185mm | ISBN : 9781855321649
Click images to enlarge
Christopher Gravett examines the events leading to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The book introduces the opposing commanders, William of Normandy and Harold II, and explores the organisation, equipment and fighting methods of their armies.
Chapters follow the preparations for invasion, the Norwegian campaign and the arrival of the Norman army before tracing the battle itself. The account considers the critical stages of the fighting, including the feigned retreats, final assault, death of Harold and Norman victory, followed by the aftermath of the conquest.
Illustrated with colour artwork, maps, photographs and historical images, this volume combines a narrative of the campaign with material showing the soldiers and battlefield. It also includes a battlefield guide, chronology, further reading and notes on wargaming the battle. Published as number 13 in Osprey’s Campaign series, this 96-page paperback provides a focused introduction to one of the defining campaigns in English history.
