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_aAbbott, Jacob, _d1803-1879 |
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_aWilliam the Conqueror : _bMakers of History |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-06-20 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"William the Conqueror" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and reign of William the Conqueror, the Duke of Normandy, focusing specifically on his rise to power and the circumstances that led to the Norman Conquest of England. Abbott aims to provide readers with not only an engaging narrative but also substantial historical knowledge, allowing them to understand the key events and figures that shaped William's legacy. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the historical context of Normandy, detailing its geography, the character and exploits of the Northmen, and the first Duke, Rollo. The text provides insight into Rollo's adventures in France, his subsequent treaty with King Charles, and the establishment of Normandy as a stronghold for the Northmen. The opening section sets the stage for the focus on William, Rollo's descendant, highlighting the rich history that precedes William's birth and suggesting the larger significance of his eventual claim to the English throne. This foundational background serves as a prelude to the dramatic events that will define William's character and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087 | ||
| 653 | _aKings, queens, rulers, etc. | ||
| 653 | _aNormans -- England | ||
| 653 | _aMilitary history, Medieval | ||
| 653 | _aGreat Britain -- History -- William I, 1066-1087 | ||
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