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God's Viking: Harald Hardrada: The Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Emprerors Ad998 to 1204
God's Viking: Harald Hardrada: The Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Emprerors Ad998 to 1204
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Excellent- More about God's Viking: Harald Hardrada: The Varangian Guard of the Byzantine Emprerors Ad998 to 1204
A biography of one of the most famous warriors of the early Middle Ages
Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Harald Hardrada, the renowned conqueror of England in 1066, is often remembered for his remarkable achievement. However, his career extended far beyond that pivotal moment. Stamford Bridge marked the culmination of a remarkable military journey that spanned decades and continents. Before seizing the Norwegian throne, Harald had a diverse and lucrative career in the Varangian Guard, serving the Byzantine emperors. His service took him to various regions, including the Aegean, Sicily, Italy, Anatolia, Syria, Palestine, and Bulgaria. In Constantinople, he played a pivotal role in a palace revolution. Harald was a fierce warrior, and his reign in Norway was marked by a futile and destructive conflict against Denmark, a kingdom he believed was rightfully his. We trace Harald's life from his early days in Stiklestad, where he fought alongside his half-brother, King Olaf, to his years as a mercenary in Russia and Byzantium. Finally, we return to Norway, where he met his demise in a battle in England. Harald Hardrada's story is a testament to his remarkable resilience, adaptability, and determination in the face of adversity.
Weight: 786g
Dimension: 237 x 164 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473823426
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