Prepare yourself for an epic tale that dares to shatter everything you thought you knew about Robin Hood.

For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting.

Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood.

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The warlord known as Ral the Relentless cannot control his passionate desire for Saxon beauty Caryn of Ivesham, but his rebellious bride might be a deadly traitor, because she cannnot forget the wrong he did to her family.

A simple history of Norman castles describing their origins, how they were built, the defense of the castles, and daily life within the castle walls.

A riveting and authoritative history of the single most important event in English history: the Norman Conquest.

From the Publisher: Exploring the successful Norman invasion of England in 1066, this concise and readable book focuses especially on the often dramatic and enduring changes wrought by William the Conqueror and his followers. From the perspective of a modern social historian, Hugh M. Thomas considers the conquest's wide-ranging impact by taking a fresh look at such traditional themes as the influence of battles and great men on history and assessing...

Profiles the life of the man called William the Conquerer, including his defeat of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, and the influence his rule had on the course of English history.