Battle for the Island Kingdom: England's Destiny 1000-1066

By Don Hollway

Book Overview

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.

Includes all the key individuals that inspired the final season of Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla - Harald Sigurdsson, King Cnut, Emma of Normandy and Godwin of Wessex.

Bloody battles, political intrigues and dynastic marriages all played a part in shaping a nascent England. Battle for the Island Kingdom is a rich history of the violent six decades when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and ultimately Normans vied for the English crown before the seismic Battle of Hastings determined the fate of England.

Discover the defining personalities of the age, from the kings Aethelred and Cnut to their rival queens, Saxon Aelfifu and Norman Emma, to the power-hungry Godwins and ultimately William the Bastard, who would become William the Conqueror. In a sweeping saga reminiscent of The Last Kingdom and Vikings: Valhalla, this is a gripping tale of divided loyalties, treason and military might by master storyteller Don Hollway, author of the critically acclaimed The Last Viking.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 147285893X
• ISBN13: 9781472858931
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.9"