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The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066

By Kelly Devries

The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066 Social Sciences

The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066

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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 Hardrádi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. It was an impressive victory, driving an invading army of Norwegians from the earldom of Northumbria; but it was to cost Harold dear. In telling the story of this neglected battle, Kelly DeVries traces the rise and fall of a family of English warlords, the Godwins, as well as that of the equally impressive Norwegian warlord Hardrádi.
KELLY DEVRIES is Associate Professor, Department of History, Loyola College in Maryland.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
336
Release Date:
2003-10-01
Publication Date:
2003-09-25
Publisher:
Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1843830272
ISBN13:
9781843830276
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
512 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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