Publisher's Synopsis
The Reign of William Rufus V1: And the Accession of Henry the First is a historical book written by Edward A. Freeman. It focuses on the reign of William II, also known as William Rufus, who was the King of England from 1087 to 1100. The book covers the political and social events of the time, including the struggle for power between William Rufus and his brother Robert Curthose, the Norman Conquest of England, and the conflict between the Church and the Crown.The book also covers the accession of Henry I, who succeeded William Rufus as the King of England. It discusses his reign, including his efforts to consolidate power, his relationship with the Church, and the impact of his policies on the people of England.The Reign of William Rufus V1: And the Accession of Henry the First is a detailed and comprehensive account of a pivotal period in English history. It provides readers with insights into the political, social, and cultural factors that shaped England during this time, and sheds light on the personalities and actions of the key figures involved in these events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
