Description
Book SynopsisWhy Do We Remember?: The Battle of Hastings looks at the gripping events that led up to the famous battle of Hastings in 1066 and the following Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon Britain.
This simple, friendly children''s first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history at Key Stage 1, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.
Table of Contents
- 1: All change
- 2: The story begins
- 3: Edward's England
- 4: A disastrous death
- 5: Promises, promises
- 6: A crown for Harold
- 7: Flaming comet
- 8: Race against time
- 9: Axes and archers
- 10: The thick of battle
- 11: A clever plan
- 12: Castle building
- 13: A new order
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Timeline and answers
- 16: Index
