The Blood Axe : Story of Viking Kings Knut & Olav

By Eileene Harrison Beer

Historic figures in the Viking Era of 995-1035 A.D., Danish King Knut the Great and Norwegian King Olav Haraldson (Saint Olav) were arch enemies. The savage battle at Holy River was only one of many... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888106565
• ISBN13: 9781888106565
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Agreka Tm Llc
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.3" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful!

This book is extremely well written and fast-paced. Beer makes both kings (Knut and Olav) seem equally worthy of your support. There is a good amount of back-story before delving into Knut and Olav's personal stories. Anyone could enjoy this book!

Superb!

This is a fantastic book! Beer took great pains to be fair to both King Knut and King Olav. You wanted to root for both of them. I loved the story of Olav and his handmaiden. My only problem with this book is that I wished it was longer! I didn't want it to end!