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Begins in AD 1049 and culminates with the Battle of Hastings in October 1066.

The book is written from the viewpoints of both the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons, humanizing both Guilhem and Harold rather than presenting a simple hero-vs-villain dynamic.

Schiewe uses the present tense throughout the novel to create a sense of immediacy and "closeness" to the historical figures. Schiewe, Ulf - Der eiserne Herzog.epub

Guilhem, Duke of Normandy (William I of England).

When King Edward the Confessor (Eadweard) of England—Guilhem’s uncle—allegedly names Guilhem as his heir, it sets him on a collision course with the English nobility. Begins in AD 1049 and culminates with the

After Edward's death, Harold Godwinson is crowned king, leading Guilhem to launch a massive, logistically complex invasion of England. The story concludes with the decisive Battle of Hastings. Key Themes and Style

The story details Guilhem’s consolidation of power and his persistent courtship of Matilda of Flanders , whom he eventually marries despite papal opposition. Guilhem, Duke of Normandy (William I of England)

Harold Godwinson , the powerful Earl of Wessex and Guilhem’s rival for the English throne.