Michael Lawson

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Described as 'probably the best' book on the Battle of Hastings, published in 2002. Quoted multiple times regarding the English battle positions, the role of cavalry, and the nature of infantry combat during the battle.

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Described by Tom Holland as 'the definitive book on the Battle of Hastings itself' with 'amazingly detailed, subtle treatment of all the sources and the evidence.' A passage is quoted about England's military mobilization being unmatched until the total wars of the 20th century.