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The Adventures of King Harald
The Last Viking Adventure
- British Museum
- by Thomas J.T. Williams
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Publisher | British Museum |
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ISBN | 9780714123448 |
Author(s) | Thomas J.T. Williams |
Publication date | March 2014 |
Edition | Paperback with flaps |
Dimensions | 209 x 144 mm |
Illustrations | 50 col.ill. | 50 col. & bw ill. |
Pages | 96 |
Language(s) | Eng. ed. |
Description
An illustrated adventure telling the story of King Harald Sigurdsson, the last king of the Vikings Based on a true story, Harald's adventure takes him from a frightened teenager to wealthy and powerful warrior and finally, to a ruthless and tyrannical king, whose ambition leads him to a futile, yet glorious death at the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. In this exciting and action - packed story, Harald journeys across the world from Scandinavia to Russia, Byzantium, Sicily , Turkey, Palestine and finally England. Travelling overland and by sea he gathers wealth, recongition and power, and along the way meets a range of famous and flamboyant historical figures including Cnut the Great, Prince Jaroslav of Kiev, the Empress Zoe and King Harold of England.