The Norwegian Invasion of England in 1066

Three 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.

Maps and Genealogies

vi

General Editor's Preface

ix

Acknowledgements

xi

1. Introduction

1

(13)

2. Anglo-Scandinavian England

14

(9)

3. Haraldr Haroraoi

23

(46)

4. Godwin and his Family

69

(55)

5. Harold Godwinson

124

(44)

6. The Conflict Between Harold and Tostig Godwinson

168

(25)

7. The Norwegian Military

193

(17)

8. The English Military

210

(20)

9. The Invasion

230

(32)

10. The Battle of Stamford Bridge

262

(35)

11. Aftermath

297

(4)

Bibliography

301

(16)

Index

317

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