I Was There…: 1066 – The Norman Conquest

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Sep 24, 2023

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I Was There… 1066 tells the thrilling story of a young page boy at the heart of the Battle of Hastings. Edwin risks everything to infiltrate the Norman army and find out William of Normany’s plans for King Harold. Brilliantly reimagined, readers will love this vivid first-hand account of the last successful military invasion of England.
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