Searching for the Last Anglo-Saxon King: Harold Godwinson, England's Golden Warrior

A reexamination of Harold Godwinson explores his life, reign, and legacy, challenging Norman propaganda and historical myths.

Harold Godwinson occupied his place in the chronicles for more than twenty years after bursting onto the political sphere when he was barely out of his teens. His role in English history has always been overshadowed by his failure to defend his crown and country against the might of William the Conqueror and his invaders. His demise at the hands of a Franco-Norman hit...