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The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066
Kelly Devries
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Description for The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066
Paperback. William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardradi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; JWLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 18. Weight in Grams: 510.
Three weeks before the battle of Hastings, Harold defeated an invading army of Norwegians at the battle of Stamford Bridge, a victory which was to cost him dear. The events surrounding the battle are discussed in detail. This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the leaders of the opposing English and Norwegian factions. CHOICE He places the invasion in a broad context. He outlines the Anglo-Scandinavian nature of the English kingdom in the eleventh century, traces the careers of the major leaders, and ... Read more
Three weeks before the battle of Hastings, Harold defeated an invading army of Norwegians at the battle of Stamford Bridge, a victory which was to cost him dear. The events surrounding the battle are discussed in detail. This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the leaders of the opposing English and Norwegian factions. CHOICE He places the invasion in a broad context. He outlines the Anglo-Scandinavian nature of the English kingdom in the eleventh century, traces the careers of the major leaders, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Series
Warfare in History
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843830276
SKU
V9781843830276
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99-50
Reviews for The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066
One of the greatest victories won by an English host over a Viking army... In his account of the battle and the events leading up to it, Professor DeVries tells this exciting and absorbing story.
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This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the ... Read more
SPECULUM
This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the ... Read more