Definitely learned something new. I was unaware of the connection William the Conquerer enjoyed with English royalty. He just didn't invade out of blue! 

But it could've been written better. After  a while it really becomes boring and I love History.

It's been a bit since I have read learned about the Battle of Hastings and 1066, so I thought maybe an overview was in order.  This isn't exactly what I thought it would be, but it covers what I needed to remember! Good book to read before you go for a visit to view the sites of the battle, it'll also give you info you may forget after reading a more comprehensive book of events. Well researched. Kudos authors!

A variety of historical points about William, the battle of Hastings, and the time around the battle. Different travel routes for readers to do if they are traveling to England and want to do them.

I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

This book was less a history of the battle and more about the historic places that it took place near or in. I did really like the pictures and guidebook about where to go, if things cost money, etc. As a non-English resident who would want to go do those things, it was helpful to keep it in mind. But, reading this book makes me realize that I need to sit down and read a biography about the actual battle and the campaign William had created. I felt as though I was missing that background, although this is a good book that gives you some of the background.

This book gives an overview of the 3 battle events of 1066 Fulford gate , Stamford bridge and Hastings and you don't really have to be a historian to understand the book as its written in language which can be understood by a lay person. the book lays out events and history leading to 1066 as well.

A well researched and easy to read entry into the period immediately before, during and after the Norman Invasion of England in 1066.

Written so that even someone with no knowledge of events can follow with ease, Livingston and DeVries provide ample information without overwhelming the reader with a vast amount of information. What they do provide is an analysis of the events, battles and key players, whilst using separate text boxes for other key subject matters (ie: weapons, armies, tactics, etc). Each chapter includes or is finished with what the authors term as a "tour" of places and structures pivotal to the events.

The narrative is written simply yet informatively, utilising known chroniclers, the sagas, archaeological evidence, photos and maps to gently guide the reader. An extensive reading list concludes.

Definitely a book to be considered as a primer or introductory text for the Norman Invasion of 1066.

i really enjoyed learning about this battle, I never really heard about it before and enjoyed learning about it. I look forward to reading more.

An exceptional retelling of a pivotal moment in history.  Incredibly well researched, the authors offer new information and insights even to those who are familiar with the Battle of Hastings.  The writing itself is clear and accessible to any reader with an interest, avoiding academic pretensions which sometimes come with very focused history books.