William the Conqueror: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

William the Conqueror, credited to Edward Freeman, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of William the Conqueror by Edward Freeman. Read in English by Cavaet A brief history of the rise and reign of Duke William of Normandy, King of England. Also known as William the Bastard, and William the Great, but perhaps best known in English history as William the Conqueror. Written by Edward Freeman, originally in 1888, as part of the Twelve English Statesmen series of books. (Summary by Cavaet)

Recording facts

• Recording title: William the Conqueror
• Author credits: Edward Freeman
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 11
• Listed recording duration: 5:08:50

Catalogue topics

• norman conquest

Track guide

1. 01 - Introduction — 7:37
2. 02 - The Early Years of William — 32:33
3. 03 - William's First Visit to England — 11:53
4. 04 - The Reign of William of Normandy — 25:58
5. 05 - Harold's Oath to William — 18:16
6. 06 - The Negotiations of Duke William — 29:11
7. 07 - William's Invasion of England — 27:11
8. 08 - The Conquest of England — 33:38
9. 09 - The Settlement of England — 39:02
10. 10 - The Revolts against William — 52:40
11. 11 - The Last Years of William — 30:51

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