{"product_id":"eric-bloodaxe-the-viking-i-shall-die-laughing-9781398122338","title":"Eric Bloodaxe The Viking: 'I Shall Die Laughing'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eEric Bloodaxe was a Viking warrior who became the king of Norway and Northumbria, but his reign was marked by oppression and despotism. He was forced into exile in Orkney and became a pirate before dying at the battle of Stainmore in 954 at the age of sixty-nine. John Sadler's book retells the story of Eric Bloodaxe and the rise of the House of Wessex, the Norse kingdom of Jorvik, Athelstan, and the battle of Brunanburh. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 March 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amberley Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEric Bloodaxe, also known as Brother-Slayer, could be considered the last of the Vikings, with his life resembling a real-life episode of Game of Thrones and his story resembling a true Norse saga. The author has pieced together the details of Eric's life from scarce chronicle sources and enigmatic sagas, which provide a vivid portrayal of the Viking Age. At the age of twelve, Eric was already a formidable warrior, leading murderous raids against the Balts and Scots and building his reputation and resources. He would need these skills to rule. In a bloody civil war with several of his half-brothers, Eric emerged victorious and claimed the throne of Norway. However, his reign became increasingly oppressive and despotic. Fleeing to Orkney, he became an overlord and a pirate. As the ruler of Northumbria, Eric would meet his end at the Battle of Stainmore in 954 at the remarkable age of sixty-nine. In retelling the story of Eric Bloodaxe, John Sadler delves into the rise of the House of Wessex, the Norse kingdom of Jorvik, Athelstan, and the pivotal battle of Brunanburh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 626g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165 x 244 x 34 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781398122338\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Sadler","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":47210605379834,"sku":"9781398122338","price":16.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1742587114740_book.jpg?v=1742736998","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/eric-bloodaxe-the-viking-i-shall-die-laughing-9781398122338","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}