From a bastard birth and anarchy in his early years as Duke, William the Conqueror overcame personal and political obstacles to forge Western Civilization. As the first Norman King, he laid the foundation for the separation of church and state, established juries as part of the judicial system, and his practical policies inspired the English language. William bound the fate of the English isle to the European continent and gave birth to the British aristocracy. His personal charisma and manipulation of both his peers and the masses make his reign still relevant today."The Last Battle" is William's story. This historically accurate novelization tracks the growth of conscience in a brutal warrior. The first king of modern England, William I, was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066. His coronation was a turning point in world history.
From a bastard birth and anarchy in his early years as Duke, William the Conqueror overcame personal and political obstacles to forge Western Civilization. As the first Norman King, he laid the foundation for the separation of church and state, established juries as part of the judicial system, and his practical policies inspired the English language. William bound the fate of the English isle to the European continent and gave birth to the British aristocracy. His personal charisma and manipulation of both his peers and the masses make his reign still relevant today."The Last Battle" is William's story. This historically accurate novelization tracks the growth of conscience in a brutal warrior. The first king of modern England, William I, was crowned on Christmas Day, 1066. His coronation was a turning point in world history.
