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English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

By: Arthur C Wright

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English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

By: Arthur C Wright

The reality of war, in any period, is its totality. Warfare affects everyone in a society. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive analysis of eleventh century warfare as exposed in the record of the Norman Conquest of England. King William I experienced a lifetime of conflict on and off so many battlefields. In English Collusion and the Norman Conquest, Arthur Wright’s second book on the Norman Conquest, he argues that this monarch has received an undeserved reputation bestowed on him by clerics ignorant alike of warfare, politics, economics and of the secular world, men writing half a century after events reported to them by doubtful sources. How much of this popular legend was actually created by an avaricious Church? Was he just a lucky, brutal soldier, or was he instead a gifted English King who could meld cultures and talents? This is a tale of blood, deceit, ambition and power politics which pieces together the self-interested distortion of events, brutalizing conflict and superb strategic acumen by using and analyzing contemporary evidence the like of which is not to be found elsewhere in Europe. By 1072 King William should have been secure upon the English throne, so what went wrong? How did a Norman Duke and a few thousand mercenaries take and hold such a wealthy and populous Kingdom? Even in the ‘Harrowing of the North’, which probably saw the death of tens of thousands, who was really to blame and why did it happen?

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English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

By: Arthur Colin Wright

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English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

By: Arthur Colin Wright

A historical analysis of the warfare during the Norman Conquest of England, and a look at the truth behind the legendary victor, King William I. The reality of war, in any period, is its totality. Warfare affects everyone in a society. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive analysis of eleventh century warfare as exposed in the record of the Norman Conquest of England. King William I experienced a lifetime of conflict on and off so many battlefields. In English Collusion and the Norman Conquest, Arthur Wright’s second book on the Norman Conquest, he argues that this monarch has received an undeserved reputation bestowed on him by clerics ignorant alike of warfare, politics, economics and of the secular world, men writing half a century after events reported to them by doubtful sources. How much of this popular legend was actually created by an avaricious Church? Was he just a lucky, brutal soldier, or was he instead a gifted English King who could meld cultures and talents? This is a tale of blood, deceit, ambition and power politics which pieces together the self-interested distortion of events, brutalizing conflict and superb strategic acumen by using and analyzing contemporary evidence the like of which is not to be found elsewhere in Europe. By 1072 King William should have been secure upon the English throne, so what went wrong? How did a Norman Duke and a few thousand mercenaries take and hold such a wealthy and populous Kingdom? Even in the “Harrowing of the North,” which probably saw the death of tens of thousands, who was really to blame and why did it happen? Praise for English Collusion and the Norman Conquest “Arthur C Wright’s fresh look at how things panned out before and after the invasion provides new and fresh evidence that should not be overlooked. Brilliant.” —Books Monthly (UK)

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1526773716

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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

The Secrets of History's Most Famous Embroidery Hidden in Plain Sight

By: Arthur Colin Wright

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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

The Secrets of History's Most Famous Embroidery Hidden in Plain Sight

By: Arthur Colin Wright

For the first time, a scholar reveals the meaning of the marginal images on the Bayeux Tapestry, unlocking a completely new meaning of the work. The story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings as shown in the Bayeux Tapestry is arguably the most widely-known in the panoply of English history, and over the last 200 years there have been hundreds of books on the Tapestry seeking to analyze its meanings. Yet, there is one aspect of the embroidery that has been virtually ignored or dismissed as unimportant by historians—the details in the margins. The fables shown in the margins are neither just part of a decorative ribbon, nor are they discontinuous. They follow on in sequence. When this is understood, it becomes clear that they must relate to the action shown on the body of the Tapestry. After careful examination, the purpose of these images is to amplify, elaborate, or explain the main story. In this groundbreaking study, Arthur Wright reveals the significance of the images in the margins. Now it is possible to see the “whole” story as never before, enabling a more complete picture of the Bayeux Tapestry to be constructed. Wright reexamines many of the scenes in the main body of the work, showing that a number of the basic assumptions, so often taught as facts, have been based on nothing more than reasoned conjecture. It might be thought that after so much has been written about the Bayeux Tapestry there was nothing more to be said, but Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry shows how much there is still to be learned.

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Pen and Sword

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1526741113

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9781526741110

A Guide to Wartime Collectables

By: Arthur Ward

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A Guide to Wartime Collectables

By: Arthur Ward

Make sure you’re getting the genuine article with this “well-illustrated” guide and “must read” for collectors of twentieth-century military memorabilia (Antiques Diary). Written by a longtime collector, A Guide to Wartime Collectables tells readers what to look for when looking for authentic military items. From army badges to gas masks, this book covers the major types of twentieth-century military collectables. Arthur Ward shows what these items look like and what new collectors should be looking for to ensure they’re purchasing authentic artifacts and not reproductions. This book also includes photographs of the author’s collection that feature important details such as insignias and other regalia. “A very useful book written by an author who knows his stuff.” —The Armourer

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Pen and Sword

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147382687X

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Churchill's Secret Defence Army

Resisting the Nazi Invader

By: Arthur Ward

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Churchill's Secret Defence Army

Resisting the Nazi Invader

By: Arthur Ward

By the spring of 1940, the phoney war suddenly became very real. In April Hitler's forces, invaded Norway and a month later began their assault on France and the Low Countries. The Anglo/French allies were routed. The British escaped to fight another day after evacuating the bulk of their armies at Dunkirk. When on 10 May Winston Churchill became Prime Minister he soon discovered that the nation's defenses were in a parlous state and a Nazi invasion was a very real possibility. By the end of the month, nearly a million British citizens had joined the Local Defense Volunteers, soon to become the Home Guard, of Dad's Army fame. Churchill, however, realized the Home Guard was initially of little more than PR value, an important morale booster. A more serious deterrent needed to be created if Hitler's panzer divisions and the full might of the blitzkrieg were to be thwarted. Consequently, to supplement the sorely ill-equipped regular forces (all of their tanks and most of their artillery had been abandoned in France) a new, British resistance force was required. The intentionally blandly named Auxiliary Units might have been the answer. Formed in the Summer of 1940, in great secrecy, this force of 'stay behind' saboteurs and assassins was intended to cause havoc behind the German front line should the Wehrmacht gain a foothold in Britain. Their mission was to go to cover, hiding in underground bunkers for the first 14 days of invasion and then springing up, at nightfall, to gather intelligence, interrogate prisoners, destroying fuel and ammunition dumps as they went about their deadly business. Each Auxilier knew his life expectancy was short, a matter of weeks. He also knew he could not tell a soul about his activities, even his spouse. 'Dads Army' they were not. Following the publication of his 50th anniversary history of the Battle of Britain, A Nation Alone, written in association with the RAF Museum, Arthur Ward looked deeper into the story of the Invasion Summer of 1940 and enjoyed unique opportunities to interview those involved with Auxiliary Units at the very top and in the front line, as volunteers in a six-man cell.

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1783469358

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The Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan

By: Arthur Sullivan,William Schwenck Gilbert

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The Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan

By: Arthur Sullivan,William Schwenck Gilbert

The comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan are a performing arts phenomenon. Wildly popular when first produced, they are if anything even more popular today. The Complete Annotated Gilbert & Sullivan provides the complete text of all thirteen of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas still being performed today, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado. Each work is thoroughly annotated, with the text, including stage directions, given on the right-hand page, and the notes on the left. The annotations provide a wealth of information--everything from the identity of real-life people mentioned in the opera, to clear explanations of obscure words and phrases (such as legal terms) and other literary references, to comments from first-night critics, and much more. In addition, Bradley has written a marvelously informative introduction to the book as well as superb introductions to each piece, describing the genesis of the work, its performance history, and other fascinating tidbits. A goldmine of information, The Complete Annotated Gilbert & Sullivan will delight the hearts of Savoyards everywhere.

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0198167105

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When Balls Collide: Understanding the Skill of Juggling

By: Jack Kalvan,Arthur Lewbel

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When Balls Collide: Understanding the Skill of Juggling

By: Jack Kalvan,Arthur Lewbel

A scientific look at the skill of juggling. In this book, we look at all the things that limit jugglers and make the skill so challenging. Topics covered in the book include: juggling definitions, a brief history of juggling, juggling records, different juggling patterns and their pros and cons, Shannon's juggling theorem, physics of thrown objects and useful equations, good form, throwing error, ideal patterns, how to avoid collisions, optimizing juggling, the human limits of juggling, changing the constraints, learning to juggling, overview of "siteswap" notation, and training advice.

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Lulu.com

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1387916890

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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

The Secrets of History's Most Famous Embroidery Hidden in Plain Sight

By: Arthur Colin Wright

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The Secrets of History's Most Famous Embroidery Hidden in Plain Sight

By: Arthur Colin Wright

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English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

English Collusion and the Norman Conquest

Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

A Guide to Wartime Collectables

A Guide to Wartime Collectables

Churchill's Secret Defence Army

Churchill's Secret Defence Army

The Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan

The Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan

When Balls Collide: Understanding the Skill of Juggling

When Balls Collide: Understanding the Skill of Juggling

Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

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