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The Conquerors, The Pageant of England (edition 1949)

by Thomas B. Costain

Series: The Pageant of England (1), The Plantagenets (1)

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My mother was a big fan of Thomas Costain's works, and this was one of his books I discovered in her bookcase, about 40 years ago. I still remember parts of it and am sorry to hear it is so difficult to find. Apparently it is now available in a condensed version called "The Conquering Family", which I have not read.

Costain makes English history understandable and interesting, which is saying something considering how convoluted it can be!

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fuzzi | Jul 5, 2011 |

This is an old book, and long out of print. Still, it is one of the more readable histories of England between 1066 and the Magna Carta. I (

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New York Times bestseller (General – 1949)

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"The Conquerors" which covers William the Conqueror to the Magna Carta is NOT "The Conquering Family" which covers Henry I. "The Conquering Family" while derived from "The Conquerors" is a significant revision with a narrower scope. Combining the two fails the cocktail party test.

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