King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway: From Snorri

King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway: From Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Penguin Classics)

This compelling Icelandic history describes the life of King Harald Hardradi, from his battles across Europe and Russia to his final assault on England in 1066, less than three weeks before the invasion of William the Conqueror. It was a battle that led to his death and marked the end of an era in which Europe had been dominated by the threat of Scandinavian forces. Despite England's triumph, it also played a crucial part in fatally weakening the English army immediately prior to the Norman Conquest, changing the course of history. Taken from the Heimskringlaâ€”Snorri Sturluson's complete account of Norway from prehistoric times to 1177â€”this is a brilliantly human depiction of the turbulent life and savage death of the last great Norse warrior-king.

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Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140441833
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1976-10-28
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140441833

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140441833
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1976-10-28
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140441833

King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway: From Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Penguin Classics)

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