Publication

2014 - The British Museum Press, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

28,000 words, Guess

Page Count

112 pages

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and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC948.022092
  • LCCDL471.1 .W55 2014
  • LCCDL471.1

Description

This is an illustrated adventure telling the story of King Harald Sigurdsson, the last king of the Vikings. Based on a true story, Harald's adventure takes him from a frightened teenager to wealthy and powerful warrior and finally, to a ruthless and tyrannical king, whose ambition leads him to a futile, yet glorious death at the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. In this exciting and action - packed story, Harald journeys across the world from Scandinavia to Russia, Byzantium, Sicily, Turkey, Palestine and finally England. Travelling overland and by sea he gathers wealth, recongition and power, and along the way meets a range of famous and flamboyant historical figures including Cnut the Great, Prince Jaroslav of Kiev, the Empress Zoe and King Harold of England.

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Harald IIIHarald III Harðráði, King of Norway (1015-1066)

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