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100 1 _aHayward, John, Sir,
_d1564?-1627
245 1 4 _aThe Lives of the III. Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First
246 1 _aThe Lives of the Three Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-01-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Mark C. Orton, Steven Gibbs, Rory OConor,
520 _a"The Lives of the III. Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First" by I.H. is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work recounts the lives and reigns of three significant Norman kings of England, offering insights into their backgrounds, challenges, and contributions to English history. It aims to fill a perceived gap in the historical narrative of England, emphasizing the importance of documenting the notable achievements of these rulers for the benefit of future generations. The opening of the book sets forth a dedication to Prince Charles, outlining the author's reflections on the necessity of recording history to ensure the valor of the English nation is remembered. The author expresses his earlier interactions with Henry, Prince of Wales, who lamented the neglect of English history. This reflects a broader concern for the preservation of national dignity and pride through historical documentation. The narrative then shifts to William the Conqueror's background, detailing his illegitimate birth to Duke Robert of Normandy and a commoner named Arlotte, a theme that highlights the complex social dynamics of the time. It introduces William's early challenges, his ambition, and the factors that influenced his rise to power, setting the stage for an examination of his reign as a pivotal moment in English history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History
653 _aWilliam I, King of England, 1027 or 8-1087
653 _aWilliam II, King of England, 1056?-1100
653 _aHenry I, King of England, 1068-1135
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38513
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