Making of England books in order

The Making of England series by Stewart Binns follows medieval English history through four novels covering the Norman Conquest to Richard the Lionheart, published from 2011 to 2013.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Conquest 2011 Stewart Binns Buy
2 Crusade 2012 Stewart Binns Buy
3 Anarchy 2013 Stewart Binns Buy
4 Lionheart 2013 Stewart Binns Buy

The Making of England series traces English history from the Norman Conquest through the age of the Crusades. Conquest (2011) opens with William the Conqueror’s invasion of 1066, and the series moves through Crusade (2012), Anarchy (2013), and Lionheart (2013), each focusing on a different era of medieval conflict.

Stewart Binns draws on his background as a documentary filmmaker to ground the novels in historical detail. The books mix real historical figures with fictional characters, following the sweep of English history through war, political upheaval, and the Crusading movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Making of England series?

There are four books in the Making of England series, published between 2011 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Making of England series?

The first book in the Making of England series is Conquest, published in 2011.

What period does the Making of England series cover?

The four books span from the Norman Conquest of 1066 through the Crusades. Conquest covers the Norman invasion, Crusade follows English knights to the Holy Land, Anarchy depicts the civil war of King Stephen’s reign, and Lionheart tells the story of Richard I.

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