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Book Review of 1066: The Year of the Conquest

1066: The Year of the Conquest
1066: The Year of the Conquest
Author: David Howarth
Genre: History
Book Type: Paperback
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A fascinating look at how perilous our fragile nation was in its beginning. The direct quotes of that era took some interpretation to comprehend, given how English has evolved since then. )I tended to skip over them about half way through the book.) Also, I was expecting to read more about the finish of the war, but this book is literally about the one year of its title.

Accounts of Washington in his later years are not too flattering, so it was great to read what a leader he was during his prime.