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Harold Godwinson (c. - 14 October ), also called Harold II, was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of bltadwin.ru reigned from 6 January until his death at the Battle of Hastings, fighting the Norman invaders led by William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of bltadwin.ru death marked the end of Anglo-Saxon rule over England. Peter Rex argues in Harold II: The Doomed Saxon King () that his housecarls were on horseback: "Such mounted infantry could manage twenty-five miles a day. They were also expected to have at least two horses, riding one and allowing the other to proceed unburdened. Title: Harold II: The Doomed Saxon King; Author: Peter Rex; ISBN: ; Page: ; Format: Hardcover; Harold Godwinson was king of England for less than a year and failed to defend England from William the Conqueror s invading Norman army in , an army that wreaked havoc across the country and changed the political history of England forever Indeed, was so critical a turning.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April Peter Rex has produced a detailed and fascinating account of the life and death of Harold II, the last Saxon King of England. Whilst there is very little that is new to scholars of Harold's life, most people, historians and and non-historians alike, should find Rex's theories surrounding Harold's death, his final resting-place and what sort of King he might have made had he lived to be the most interesting aspects of the book. Peter Rex. 43 ratings7 reviews. Harold Godwinson was king of England for less than a year and failed to defend England from William the Conqueror's invading Norman army in , an army that wreaked havoc across the country and changed the political history of England forever. Indeed, was so critical a turning point that it marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon epoch. 8 thoughts on “ My review of HAROLD II: The Doomed Saxon King by Peter Rex ” Geoffrey Tobin says: Janu at pm.