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Introduction

This was a fatal day to England, and melancholy havoc was wrought in our dear country during the change of its lords.

William of Malmesbury on the Battle of Hastings

1066 is one of the most famous dates in English history. In those twelve months, England had three different kings and fought three bloody battles in defence of the realm and its people. The result was the Norman Conquest of England, an event which changed the country forever. This book will guide you through those turbulent months to understand the politics and personalities of that momentous year.

This, in an hour, is 1066.