From the battle of Maldon in 991 during the reign of Æethelred (the Unready), England was invaded by Scandinavian armies of increasing size and ferocity. Swein Forkbeard, king of Denmark, played a significant part in these invasions, which culminated in the domination of England and the long reign of his son, Cnut. This analysis of the invasions demonstrates beyond doubt that Æthelred's relationship with the Scandinavian armies was more complex and more interesting than has been supposed. It is equally apparent that Swein was a sophisticated politician who laid the foundations for a great northern empire. Factors leading to the invasions and conquest are investigated through the sources, the itineraries of the Scandinavian armies are plotted, the chronology of events analysed, and the economic background explained.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Ian Howard
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Rothwell & Dunworth (ABA, ILAB), Dulverton, Vereinigtes Königreich
1st edn. 8vo. Original gilt lettered red cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (near Fine in protective cover). Pp. xiv + 188, illus with b&w maps and other figures (no inscriptions). Artikel-Nr. 199295
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First edition. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Warfare in History series. Burgundy boards, gilt title to spine. 188 pages. Some b/w maps. Minimal bumping to spine and corners. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Artikel-Nr. 1322610
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italien
Zustand: new. Artikel-Nr. e44d0d3cb4011375c0918220e6500d6b
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Artikel-Nr. FW-9780851159287
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Artikel-Nr. FW-9780851159287
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Anbieter: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. Artikel-Nr. 1633637-n
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irland
Zustand: New. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. . . . . . Artikel-Nr. V9780851159287
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Artikel-Nr. 1633637
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. In English. Artikel-Nr. ria9780851159287_new
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, USA
Hardback. Zustand: New. New insight gained into this exciting period of English history through focusing on the activities of Swein Forkbeard and, after his death in 1014, the Danish warlord Thorkell the Tall.From the battle of Maldon in 991 during the reign of Æethelred (the Unready), England was invaded by Scandinavian armies of increasing size and ferocity. Swein Forkbeard, king of Denmark, played a significant part in these invasions, which culminated in the domination of England and the long reign of his son, Cnut. This analysis of the invasions demonstrates beyond doubt that Æthelred was no indolent and worthless king who bribed invading Vikings to goaway: his relationship with the Scandinavian armies was more complex and more interesting than has been supposed. It is equally apparent that Swein was more than a marauding Viking adventurer: he was a sophisticated politician who laid the foundations for a great northern empire which was ruled by his descendents for many years after his death. New insight into this exciting period of English history is gained by focusing on the activities of Swein Forkbeard and, after his death in 1014, the Danish warlord Thorkell the Tall, both outstanding warriors and political leaders of what is sometimes called 'the Second Viking Age'. Many factors leading to the invasions and conquest are investigated through a critical analysis of the chronology of events, an explanation of the economic background, plotting the itineraries of the Scandinavian armies, and a fresh examination ofthe sources, including the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Encomium, and John of Worcester's Chronicle. IAN HOWARD has a PhD from Manchester University and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. After a career in industry and commerce, he has returned to full-time research and has produced several papers covering a variety of aspects of early medieval history. Artikel-Nr. LU-9780851159287
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar