William the First

""William The First: His Life And Times"" by Paul Wiegler is a comprehensive biography of William I, the first King of England from the Norman dynasty. The book covers his life from his birth in Normandy in 1028 to his death in 1087, exploring his upbringing, his military campaigns, his reign as King of England, and his legacy.Wiegler delves into the political and social context of William's life, examining the complex relationships between the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons, and the impact of William's conquest of England in 1066. The book also explores William's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his wives, and his children.Throughout the book, Wiegler draws on a range of sources, including contemporary accounts and later historical works, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of William and the world he inhabited. The book is well-researched and engaging, offering readers a fascinating insight into one of the most important figures in English history.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.