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The narrative delves into the tumultuous early reign of Ethelred, who ascended to the throne as a child following the murder of Edward the Martyr. His rule faced immediate challenges, including Viking invasions, a devastating plague, and widespread destruction, such as the burning of London. The arrival of Olaf Triggvison marked a pivotal moment, as he initiated a planned Viking invasion that paved the way for future conquests by Danish kings, influencing the lineage and culture of the English people. The book explores the deep-rooted connections between the Vikings and modern Britain.
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Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age, Robert Leighton
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Leighton
- Publisher
- Books LLC, Reference Series
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 82
- ISBN13
- 9781153674409
- Category
- History
- Description
- The narrative delves into the tumultuous early reign of Ethelred, who ascended to the throne as a child following the murder of Edward the Martyr. His rule faced immediate challenges, including Viking invasions, a devastating plague, and widespread destruction, such as the burning of London. The arrival of Olaf Triggvison marked a pivotal moment, as he initiated a planned Viking invasion that paved the way for future conquests by Danish kings, influencing the lineage and culture of the English people. The book explores the deep-rooted connections between the Vikings and modern Britain.