: The story follows Guilhem (William the Conqueror) from his difficult childhood as the "Bastard" of the Normandy to his eventual claim to the English throne. It explores the intense rivalry between him and Harold Godwinson , while also highlighting the roles of historical women like Matilda of Flanders.

This file contains the unabridged German audiobook version of by the late historical fiction author Ulf Schiewe . The novel, published in October 2022, serves as a detailed chronicling of the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Key Content Details

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: The audiobook is performed by Reinhard Kuhnert , who has narrated all of Schiewe's historical works. Runtime : Approximately 16 hours and 18 minutes .

: Schiewe is noted for his deep research, often using the original 11th-century names for people and locations to maintain authenticity. Reader & Critical Reception