{"product_id":"battle-for-the-island-kingdom-englands-destiny-1000-1066-hardcover","title":"Battle for the Island Kingdom: England's Destiny 1000-1066 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon Hollway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich history of the years leading up to 1066 when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans vied for the English crown. A tale of loyalty, treason and military might.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a saga reminiscent of \u003ci\u003eGame of Thrones\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBattle for the Island Kingdom \u003c\/i\u003ereveals the life-and-death struggle for power which changed the course of history. The six decades leading up to 1066 were defined by bloody wars and intrigues, in which three peoples vied for supremacy over the island kingdom. In this epic retelling, Don Hollway (\u003ci\u003eThe Last Viking\u003c\/i\u003e) recounts the clashes of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans, their warlords and their conniving queens. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It begins with the Viking Cnut the Great, forging three nations into his North Sea Empire while his Saxon wife Aelfgifu rules in his stead and schemes for England's throne. Her archenemy is Emma of Normandy, widow of Saxon king Aethelred, claiming Cnut's realm in exchange for her hand in marriage. Their sons become rivals, pawns in their mothers' wars until they can secure their own destinies. And always in the shadows is Godwin of Wessex, playing all sides to become the power behind the throne until his son Harold emerges as king of all of England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But Harold's brother Tostig turns traitor, abandons the Anglo-Saxons and joins the army of the last great Viking, Harald Hardrada, where together they meet their fate at the battle of Stamford Bridge. And all this time watching from across the water is William, the Bastard, fighting to secure his own Norman dukedom, but with an eye on the English crown.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon Hollway\u003c\/b\u003e is an author and historian. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Viking\u003c\/i\u003e, is a gripping history of King Harald Hardrada which was acclaimed by bestselling author Stephen Harding, by Carl Gnam of \u003ci\u003eMilitary Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and by Michael Dirda in \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a classical rapier fencer. His work is also available at www.donhollway.com. He lives in Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 9.9 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764542013728,"sku":"9781472858931","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e44f9c0c9361af736548e75545f9d220.webp?v=1780251570","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/battle-for-the-island-kingdom-englands-destiny-1000-1066-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}