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The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066

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Availability:In StockContributor:Kelly DeVriesSeries:Warfare in History #8Publish date:2003-09-25Pages:336
Language:EnglishPublisher:Boydell PressISBN-13:9781843830276ISBN-10:1843830272UPC:9781843830276Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Europe, MilitaryBook Topic:Nordic Countries, MedievalSize:9.24 x 6.16 x 1.02 inchesWeight:1.1199Product ID:SCDQJVBJ9P
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 devotes a chapter each to the English and Norwegian military systems. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY

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 theearldom 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 impressiveNorwegian warlord Hardrádi.

KELLY DEVRIES is Associate Professor, Department of History, Loyola College in Maryland.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Boydell PressISBN-13:9781843830276ISBN-10:1843830272UPC:9781843830276Book Category:HistoryBook Subcategory:Europe, MilitaryBook Topic:Nordic Countries, MedievalSize:9.24 x 6.16 x 1.02 inchesWeight:1.1199Product ID:SCDQJVBJ9P
DeVries, Kelly: - Kelly DeVries is Professor of History at Loyola College, Baltimore, USA.
Publisher: Boydell Press

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Kelly DeVries

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