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William the Conqueror's secret diary

By Terry Deary

How did a troubled Norman duke become England’s boldest, most unexpected king?

humorous informative illustrated lively

Genres

Humour Non-fiction History

What is William the Conqueror's secret diary about?

Step inside the imagined diary of William the Conqueror, the ambitious Duke of Normandy who became King of England. With humour and plenty of historical detail, William recounts his troubled childhood, family feuds, battles with the French, relationship with Matilda and links with the Church. Follow his rise to power and his invasion of England, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Told from William’s bold and sometimes unreliable point of view, this illustrated account brings the Middle Ages vividly to life.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

160 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2022

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