Scenarios about 'battle of hastings'
The Battle of Hastings was the decisive Norman victory on October 14, 1066, where William, Duke of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold II, leading to the Norman conquest of England. This pivotal confrontation followed Harold's succession dispute and resulted in profound changes to England's language, culture, and feudal system, marking one of the most significant turning points in British history. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of this battle often explore how Anglo-Saxon culture might have persisted or how European power dynamics could have developed differently.
What If The Norman Conquest of England Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where William the Conqueror was defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, preventing the Norman takeover of England and forever altering the linguistic, political, and cultural development of Britain and Europe.
What If the Norman Conquest of England Failed?
Exploring how European history would have unfolded if Harold Godwinson had defeated William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, preserving Anglo-Saxon England.