The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest

The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest

Wace, Norman poet (1110-1174)


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Table of Contents

- About This Book

- Dedication

- Introduction

- Prologue Concerning The Author Of This Book, Setting Forth His Intent And Degree

- How William Became Duke, And How His Barons Revolted Against Him

- How The King Of France Came; And Of The Battle That Was Fought At Val Des Dunes

- How Canute Died, And Alfred Fell By Treason; And How Edward Afterwards Became King

- The Revolt Of William Of Arques

- How The King Of France Invaded Normandy, And Was Beaten At Mortemer

- How The King Of France Came Again Against Duke William, And Was Defeated At Varaville

- How William Prospered, And How He Went To England To Visit King Edward

- Of Harold's Journey To Normandy, And What He Did There

- How King Edward Died, And Harold Was Crowned In His Stead

- How The Barons Met At Lillebonne, And What Aid They Agreed To Give

- How The Norman Host Met At St. Valery, And Sailed Thence

- How The Duke And His Host Landed Near To Hastings, And Made Themselves A Fort

- How An English Knight Rode To Harold Who Was Fighting Tosti

- How The English Consulted, And Went To Meet The Norman Host

- What Further Parley Was Had Between The King And Duke William Before The Battle

- How Both Hosts Passed The Night And Made Ready For Battle

- Who Was Chosen To Bear The Duke's Gonfanon In The Battle

- How The Men Of England Made Ready, And Who They Were

- How The Three Norman Companies Moved On To Attack The English

- How Taillefer Sang, And The Battle Began

- How The Archers Smote Harold's Eye

- The Roll Of The Norman Chiefs; And Their Deeds

- The Roll Of The Norman Lords Continued

- What Deeds Of Arms Duke William Did

- How William Was Crowned King

- How William Died, And Was Buried At Caen

- Conclusion

- Appendix Of Additional Notes And Corrections