The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066, Volume 8Three weeks before the battle of Hastings, Harold defeated an invading army of Norwegians at the battle of Stamford Bridge, a victory which was to cost him dear. The events surrounding the battle are discussed in detail. This very accessible narrative...tells the story of 'the first two important battles of 1066', Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge, and of the leaders of the opposing English and Norwegian factions. CHOICE William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was not the only attack on England that year. On September 25, 1066, less than three weeks before William defeated King Harold II Godwinson at the battle of Hastings, that same Harold had been victorious over his other opponent of 1066, King Haraldr Hardrádi of Norway at the battle of Stamford Bridge. It was an impressive victory, driving an invading army of Norwegians from theearldom of Northumbria; but it was to cost Harold dear. In telling the story of this neglected battle, Kelly DeVries traces the rise and fall of a family of English warlords, the Godwins, as well as that of the equally impressiveNorwegian warlord Hardrádi. KELLY DEVRIES is Associate Professor, Department of History, Loyola College in Maryland. |
Contents
Acknowledgements xi | 1 |
Haraldr Hardráðis Travels 3 Kings of England and their Descendants 10161066 228 | 6 |
AngloScandinavian England | 14 |
Haraldr Harðráði | 23 |
Godwin and his Family | 69 |
Harold Godwinson | 124 |
Gruffydds Raid on Hereford 1055 | 137 |
Harold and Tostig attack Wales 10623 | 141 |
The English Military | 210 |
The Invasion | 230 |
Area of Norwegian Conquest | 246 |
The Battle of Fulford Gate 20 September 1066 | 257 |
The Battle of Stamford Bridge | 262 |
Major Roads in the Eleventh Century | 265 |
The Battle of Stamford Bridge 25 September 1066 | 277 |
Aftermath | 297 |
Other editions - View all
The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066 Kelly DeVries,Professor of History Kelly DeVries No preview available - 1999 |