1066

1066 A Guide to the Battles and the Campaigns Author:Michael Livingston Format:Softcover Dimensions:5.6" x 7.6" Pages:224 Photos:Over 130 color illustrations Publisher:Pen and Sword Military ISBN:9781526751973 Item No. 9781526751973 The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, changed the course of English history. This most famous moment of the Norman Conquest was recorded in graphic detail in the threads of the Bayeux Tapestry, providing a priceless glimpse into a brutal conflict.In this fresh look at the battle and its surrounding campaigns, leading medieval military historians Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries combine the imagery of the tapestry with the latest modern investigative research to reveal the story of Hastings as it has never been told and guide visitors around the battlefield today.This absorbing new account of the battle will be fascinating reading for anyone keen to find out what really