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/* William of Poitiers, The Deeds of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England c.1071AD */
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==Bishop Guy of Amiens, The Carmen de Hastingae Proelio c.1067 ==
(Song of the Battle of Hastings)<br>
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==William of Jumièges, Gesta Normannorum Ducum c.1070AD==
(Deeds of the Dukes of the Normans)<br>
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==William of Poitiers, The Deeds of William, Duke of Normandy and King of England c.1071AD ==
(Gesta Willelmi ducis Normannorum et regis Anglorum) <br>
"The duke therefore sought the favour of this apostle for the project he had in hand, and gladly received from him the gift of a banner as a pledge of the support of St Peter whereby he might the more confidently and safely attack his enemy." [DOUGLAS 1981: p.227] <br>
English Historical Documents, 1042-1189 edited by David Charles Douglas, George William Greenaway<br>
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"He then advanced in good order with the papal banner which had been granted to him bourne aloft at the head of his troops." [DOUGLAS 1981 :p.233] <br>
English Historical Documents, 1042-1189 edited by David Charles Douglas, George William Greenaway
 
 
 
 
 
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==William of Malmesbury, Chronicle of the Kings of England c.1125AD==
(Gesta Regum Anglorum)<br>