Guilhem, Duke of Normandy (William I of England).
Harold Godwinson , the powerful Earl of Wessex and Guilhem’s rival for the English throne. Schiewe, Ulf - Der eiserne Herzog.epub
The story details Guilhem’s consolidation of power and his persistent courtship of Matilda of Flanders , whom he eventually marries despite papal opposition. Guilhem, Duke of Normandy (William I of England)
After Edward's death, Harold Godwinson is crowned king, leading Guilhem to launch a massive, logistically complex invasion of England. The story concludes with the decisive Battle of Hastings. Key Themes and Style After Edward's death, Harold Godwinson is crowned king,
(The Iron Duke) is a historical novel by the German author Ulf Schiewe , published in October 2022. It is a standalone work that serves as a fictionalized biography of William the Conqueror (referred to as Guilhem in the book), focusing on the events leading up to the historic Battle of Hastings in 1066. Core Overview
The book is written from the viewpoints of both the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons, humanizing both Guilhem and Harold rather than presenting a simple hero-vs-villain dynamic.