Secrets of the Norman Invasion eBook Nick Austin
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They told us the story. It became history. Now we know they lied
Secrets of the Norman Invasion is essential reading for anyone interested in English history - and how historians can get it wrong.
Railing against an academic establishment which has for too long accepted the received wisdom of taught history, this book seeks to document the events of twenty-four years of research by one man determined to prove history should not be written by the victor, nor the church.
Written in an accessible, non academic style, Secrets of the Norman Invasion represents the first time that detailed analysis of the Domesday Book has been applied to hard geographical data. It is an analysis that proves beyond all reasonable doubt that the Battle of Hastings could not have been fought at the traditional battle site, nor could the Normans have landed or camped at the town of Pevensey.
The conclusion reached by this book is one that will radically alter our understanding of the most important events in British and European history. Yet it is made all the more remarkable for having taken so long to uncover.
"There is enough evidence from this examination of the record of the Domesday Book... to indicate Wilting was probably the base camp of William the Conqueror"
Dr. Marjorie Chibnall, Clare College, Cambridge University
"I particularly like Nick Austin's work on the Domesday Book and the archaeological and geographical studies which he initiated"
Dr. E.M.C. van Houts, Newnham College, Cambridge University
"A really good read" - The Guardian Newspaper
Secrets of the Norman Invasion eBook Nick Austin
This book is a rather interesting, but sometimes wordy read. The author's points are often directly stated, and at other points his text digresses. Overall he presents his evidence well. Could it be better written? Certainly. For fellow history buffs, please don't expect a 300 page journal article, and the author manages to avoid being dry if not witty. In his defense, the author states that due to plans to construct a highway through what he feels to be the actual invasion landing zone, he has "no alternative but to publish (his) initial findings now." (Introduction, location 176 in the kindle edition).Also, the author is not a trained historian - he states this very clearly. I do not see this as a limitation, and there are ample examples in many sciences where non-formally trained individuals made significant contributions. Often these advances were possible due to lack of formal training, and the homogenized thought that can prevent off the wall thinking. Mr. Austin does provide some of this, and has different takes on the events in and around Battle in 1066.
The main point is that the accepted location, Battle Abbey, has never produced any archaeology supporting the idea that a major, day long battle occurred there. Austin places the landing site and battle site in non-traditional places, and makes arguments for this. In another book on the subject, someone who is formally trained in historical research comments on Austin's hypothesis, and does so in typical review style.
I gave the book 4 stars due to the way it is written. The author did a 4 star job - and (maintaining an open, skeptical mind) I found it an entertaining read and I enjoyed the analysis of geography, primary sources, and the general discussion based on familiarity with the environs of Battle. The author does present a well argued case, and only time will tell if archaeology will support or refute it. From other works on the subject, it does seem at least a few people think something fishy about the location of the "exact spot" where the last Saxon King of England was killed.
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Secrets of the Norman Invasion eBook Nick Austin Reviews
Fascinating book.
This book is essential for anyone interested in the events of 1066. It is crucial to understand the
archaeology of the Battle of Hastings, which many historians have overlooked. After reading the book, the Battle finally makes sense.
Excellent!
This book is a rather interesting, but sometimes wordy read. The author's points are often directly stated, and at other points his text digresses. Overall he presents his evidence well. Could it be better written? Certainly. For fellow history buffs, please don't expect a 300 page journal article, and the author manages to avoid being dry if not witty. In his defense, the author states that due to plans to construct a highway through what he feels to be the actual invasion landing zone, he has "no alternative but to publish (his) initial findings now." (Introduction, location 176 in the kindle edition).
Also, the author is not a trained historian - he states this very clearly. I do not see this as a limitation, and there are ample examples in many sciences where non-formally trained individuals made significant contributions. Often these advances were possible due to lack of formal training, and the homogenized thought that can prevent off the wall thinking. Mr. Austin does provide some of this, and has different takes on the events in and around Battle in 1066.
The main point is that the accepted location, Battle Abbey, has never produced any archaeology supporting the idea that a major, day long battle occurred there. Austin places the landing site and battle site in non-traditional places, and makes arguments for this. In another book on the subject, someone who is formally trained in historical research comments on Austin's hypothesis, and does so in typical review style.
I gave the book 4 stars due to the way it is written. The author did a 4 star job - and (maintaining an open, skeptical mind) I found it an entertaining read and I enjoyed the analysis of geography, primary sources, and the general discussion based on familiarity with the environs of Battle. The author does present a well argued case, and only time will tell if archaeology will support or refute it. From other works on the subject, it does seem at least a few people think something fishy about the location of the "exact spot" where the last Saxon King of England was killed.
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