William the Conqueror

Here is the story of a man who changed the course of English history forever--William the Conqueror. Famous for his role in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, invaded England in 1066 and took the English throne after a triumphant victory over King Harold. This well-written book uses beautiful images and informative captions to detail William's early years in Normandy, and to illustrate how he was able to gain so much power and influence.