A new look at the Norman Invasion of England and the three battles that decided the fate of nations : Stamford Bridge, the Battle of Senlac, and the Battle of Hastings.

Originally published: London: Jonathan Cape, 1998.

Chapters included are : Edward the Confessor -- Duke William of Normandy -- Harald Hardrada -- Earl Godwin -- Conquerer -- Svein Estrithson -- Harold Godwinson -- Tostig -- Stamford Bridge -- Hastings.