Histories of William the Conqueror and Queen Elizabeth (1877)

Histories of William the Conqueror and Queen Elizabeth is a book written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1877. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the life and conquests of William the Conqueror, and the second part on the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. The first part of the book covers William's early life, his rise to power, and his invasion of England in 1066. The book details the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman Conquest, as well as William's reign as King of England. It also explores the impact of William's reign on English society and culture.The second part of the book focuses on the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, covering her early life, accession to the throne, and her reign as Queen of England. It explores her political and religious policies, her relationships with foreign powers, and her personal life. The book also covers the Elizabethan era, including the arts, literature, and culture of the time.Overall, Histories of William the Conqueror and Queen Elizabeth provides a comprehensive overview of two important figures in English history and their impact on the country and its people.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.