Harald Hardrada: The Warrior's Way

One of the greatest medieval warriors Harald Sigurdsson, nicknamed Hardrada, fell in battle in an attempt to snatch the crown of England. This book reconstructs his military career spanning three and a half decades and involving encounters with a range of allies and enemies in sea-fights and land battles, sieges and raids.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 241 pages

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