Battle Abbey and Battlefield by Jonathan Coad

Battle Abbey and Battlefield by Jonathan Coad

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The Battle of Hastings, 1066, was the most famous battle fought on English soil. William the Conqueror built Battle Abbey on the exact place where King Harold died. This guide includes a tour of the battlefield and abbey buildings, a history of the site, maps, reconstruction drawings and historical images.

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Battle Abbey and Battlefield by Jonathan Coad

The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, was the most famous battle fought on English soil, and its consequences are still felt after nearly 1,000 years. William the Conqueror built Battle Abbey on the exact place where King Harold died, and it thrived as a Benedictine abbey for over 400 years. This guide includes a tour of the battlefield and the imposing abbey buildings, and a history of the site, illustrated with full-colour maps, reconstruction drawings and historical images.
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ISBN 13 9781905624201
ISBN 10 1905624204
Title Battle Abbey and Battlefield
Author Jonathan Coad
Series English Heritage Guidebooks
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Year published 2007-01-15
Number of pages 48
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.