The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest (Perfect Library) - Couverture souple

Wace

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1514614138 ISBN 13 : 9781514614136

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest (English Edition) by Wace brings to life one of the most decisive turning points in medieval European history: the struggle for the English crown and the sweeping transformation that followed. Written with the immediacy of a poet and the attention of a chronicler, this classic narrative offers a vivid window into the ambitions, alliances, and conflicts that culminated in the Norman takeover of England.

Through Wace’s compelling storytelling, readers are immersed in a world of rival claims and political maneuvering, where oaths and inheritance rights collide with military power. The work traces the path toward the climactic confrontation that reshaped the English realm, evoking the tension of campaigns, the gravity of leadership, and the uncertain fate of kingdoms in an age when authority was won—and lost—by force and fortune.

Rooted in medieval tradition yet remarkably readable in English translation, this edition preserves the energy of the original chronicle while making its historical drama accessible to modern audiences. Whether you are drawn to the era’s culture of knighthood and conquest or seeking a foundational text that shaped later understandings of the Norman Conquest, The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest stands as an essential and enduring account.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1514614138
• ISBN 13: 9781514614136
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 194
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible