Why do we remember?: The Battle of Hastings

Why Do We Remember?: The Battle of Hastings looks at the gripping events that led up to the famous battle of Hastings in 1066 and the following Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon Britain.

This simple, friendly children's first history series, aimed at readers aged 5 and up, takes a close look at some key events and personalities through history and reveals how and why they are still important to us today. A perfect support to learning about history at Key Stage 1, each book uses a rich variety of historical sources, from diaries to paintings, to bring events to life, while simple historical vocabulary is introduced and explained. Each book also features a simple timeline and explores how we find about the past. All text has been carefully checked by a historian.

• 1: All change
• 2: The story begins
• 3: Edward's England
• 4: A disastrous death
• 5: Promises, promises
• 6: A crown for Harold
• 7: Flaming comet
• 8: Race against time
• 9: Axes and archers
• 10: The thick of battle
• 11: A clever plan
• 12: Castle building
• 13: A new order
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Timeline and answers
• 16: Index

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