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Why start with Henry 4th? Written by Carolyn (8/20/2004 7:41 a.m.)

I am wondering why Jane started with Henry IV? After reading this history, I am wishing she started earlier with William the Conqueror or even Alfred.

I imagine that William the Conqueror would go something like this --

William the Conqueror

William sailed to England from France, where he marched to meet Harold at the Battle of Hastings. Harold obliging died during the battle and William was then crowned King of England on Christmas Day. He built a big tower in London and commissioned a book called Doomsday so he could tax everyone. He then sailed back to France and never set foot in England again.

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Anyone up to doing more of the missing monarchs?

I have linked to a site that I found useful in getting general biographical information on the Monarchs Jane mentions.

British Monarchs

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Why start with Henry 4th? Carolyn (8/20/2004 7:41 a.m.)

I'll try another one.. Edward III Carolyn (8/20/2004 12:14 p.m.)
- Which Edward? Cinthia (8/20/2004 2:14 p.m.)
  - Yes, you're right Cheryl (8/20/2004 2:33 p.m.)
    - Edwards Deborah d'Bajor (8/20/2004 4:13 p.m.)
      - Ah Castle Rising.......   JulieW (8/21/2004 5:41 a.m.)
        
        Pictures!   Myretta (8/21/2004 9:01 a.m.)
        
        Thanks Myretta   JulieW (8/21/2004 10:37 a.m.)
      - More Edwards..   Carolyn (8/20/2004 4:47 p.m.)
        
        So that's the answer!   Cinthia (8/20/2004 10:55 p.m.)
        
        There is still a bit of a debate   JulieW (8/21/2004 6:22 a.m.)
- LOL! (nfm) Cheryl (8/20/2004 12:25 p.m.)
Fab! Cheryl (8/20/2004 11:55 a.m.)
- Jane Austen and All That... Mandy N (8/20/2004 1:42 p.m.)
My reaction... Mandy N (8/20/2004 10:09 a.m.)
- You could say that.... Deborah d'Bajor (8/20/2004 4:20 p.m.)
  - 'A scrambling and unquiet time'... Mandy N (8/20/2004 11:26 p.m.)
Brava! JulieW (8/20/2004 9:32 a.m.)
- I agree. Emmeline (8/20/2004 9:46 a.m.)
"Harold obligingly died" - very JA, Carolyn! ;-) (nfm) Line (8/20/2004 8:05 a.m.)

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