Battle for the Island Kingdom
vikings, anglo-saxons & normans, 1000-1066
$42.10
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
11 September 2025
Summary
Battle for the Island Kingdom: Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, and the Struggle for England
SHORTLIST FOR MILITARY HISTORY MATTERS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024
Weaving together period sources and a fast-paced narrative, this is a rich history of the years leading up to 1066 when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans vied for the English crown.
Bloody battles, political intrigues and dynastic marriages all played a part in shaping a nascent England. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472858924 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472858921 |
| Author: | Don Hollway |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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Critics Review
A great book both for those exploring the story behind the Norman Conquest for the first time, and for more knowledgeable readers who want to read a fresh account of it. * Aspects of History *Battle for the Island Kingdom is thoroughly enjoyable, and is recommended to anyone looking for a comprehensive and accessible history of the period. * Military History Matters *The story of England and how it came to be a Norman possession is an intricate and fascinating one. This is a very readable book which opens up this complex period. * Battlefield *
About The Author
Don Hollway
Don Hollway is an author and historian. His first book, The Last Viking, is a gripping history of King Harald Hardrada which was acclaimed by bestselling author Stephen Harding, by Carl Gnam of Military Heritage magazine and by Michael Dirda in The Washington Post. He is also a classical rapier fencer. He lives in Pennsylvania.
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