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The Norwegian Invasion Of England In 1066 (Warfare In History Volume 8 Issn 1358779X)
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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. Choicehe Places The Invasion In A Broad Context. He Outlines The Angloscandinavian 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 Historywilliam 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 Hardrdi 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 Hardrdi.Kelly Devries Is Associate Professor, Department Of History, Loyola College In Maryland.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066'? A: The book primarily discusses the events surrounding the battles of Stamford Bridge and Hastings, highlighting the Norwegian invasion and the English military response.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kelly DeVries, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Loyola College in Maryland.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 25, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides detailed narratives and analyses that can be valuable for academic research, particularly on military history.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is a First Edition.
- Q: Does the book cover both battles in 1066? A: Yes, it covers both the battle of Stamford Bridge and the battle of Hastings, providing context for both events.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book outlines the Anglo-Scandinavian nature of the English kingdom in the eleventh century and discusses the military systems of both the English and Norwegians.
- Q: Is the book suitable for general readers or only historians? A: The narrative is accessible, making it suitable for both general readers interested in history and those studying military history.