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Dragon Lords

The History and Legends of Viking England

Eleanor Parker

Uncover the hidden truth behind the Vikings' invasion of England with this captivating book. Delve into the complexities of their motivations and see them beyond the stereotypical portrayal of indiscriminate raiders. Using forgotten medieval texts and native tales, the author Eleanor Parker paints a picture of Vikings who also sought to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics, and find a place to call home. Discover how the legacy of the newcomers can still be seen in the landscape, place-names, and local history of England today.
Fecha de publicación
2018-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
2018-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Calificación de Goodreads
3.8
ISBN
9781350124998
Recomendaciones
1
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2020-12-05T10:54:38.000Z
Needless to say, the version of the Havelok tale mentioned above is somewhat different to that found in the 13th-century poem Havelok. For more on Havelok, see @ClerkofOxford's excellent book 'Dragon Lords': :)      fuente