The greatest Viking : the life of Olav Haraldsson
Seward, Desmond, 1935-2022
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A national hero in his native land, Olav Haraldsson has as much resonance for the Norwegians as King Arthur does for the British. Unlike Arthur, however, Olav was a real historical figure: a ruthless Viking warrior who took part in Svein Forkbeard's invasion of England, during which he pulled down London Bridge and sacked Canterbury (and watched its archbishop stoned to death). With reference to Norse sagas and early chronicles, veteran historian Desmond Seward has written a vivid, colourful and insightful account of a remarkable man and the times in which he lived.
Main title:
The greatest Viking : the life of Olav Haraldsson / Desmond Seward.
Author:
Seward, Desmond, 1935-, author
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Birlinn, 2022.
Collation:
272 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781780277950 (hbk)
Dewey class:
948.1014092948.101B.HARB/OLA948.1014
LC class:
DL468
Language:
English
BRN:
3221824
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