Another noted historian, George M. Trevelyan, in his History of England, concludes that “the Papal banner and blessing were a useful asset to William in an undertaking that otherwise looked more like a robbery under arms than a crusade. ”
Teine tuntud ajaloolane George Trevelyan järeldab oma teoses „History of England ”, et„ paavsti lipp ja õnnistus oli Williami jaoks soodne kattevari üritusele, mis muidu oleks paistnud pigem relvastatud röövimise kui ristiretkena ”.