William the Conqueror
Makers of History
William the Conqueror is one of Jacob Abbott's popular biographies of great figures from history, written for young readers and families in the mid-nineteenth century. Abbott begins with Rollo, the Viking chief who founded Normandy, and the dukes who followed him, then tells of William's birth as the illegitimate son of Duke Robert, his perilous childhood, his struggles to hold his duchy, his marriage to Matilda, Harold's visit to Normandy and his oath, the invasion of England and the battle of Hastings in 1066, and William's reign as king until his death. Clear, orderly and moralizing, the book is a lively introduction to the Norman Conquest and an example of nineteenth-century popular history. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read William the Conqueror online?
Yes. William the Conqueror opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is William the Conqueror free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of William the Conqueror is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is William the Conqueror in the public domain?
Yes. William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read William the Conqueror?
About 3 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is William the Conqueror?
William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
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