Publications
Harold: The Last Anglo-Saxon King, by Ian W. Walker, published 1997 (xxix + 258 pp., Stroud: Sutton Publishing, ISBN-10: 0750913886 & ISBN-13: 9780750913881) accessible at: East Sussex Libraries
Abstract:Harold Godwinsson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, rose from relative obscurity to ascend the throne, and his death ushered in the Norman Conquest. This full length biography is a valuable resource for those interested in the Saxons or Normans.
Harold: The Last Anglo-Saxon King, by Ian W. Walker, published 1 April 2010 (352 pp., The History Press, ISBN-10: 0750937637 & ISBN-13: 9780750937634) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:King Harold Godwineson (c.1022-66) is one of history's shadowy figures, known mainly for his defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings. His true status and achievements have been overshadowed by the events of October 1066 and by the bias imposed by the Norman victory. In truth, he deserves to be recalled as one of England's greatest rulers. Harold: The Last Anglo-Saxon King sets out to correct this distorted image by presenting Harold's life in its proper context, offering the first full-length critical study of his career in the years leading up to 1066. This book should be read by everyone wanting to understand the events surrounding the Norman conquest.