From the battle of Maldon in 991 during the reign of AEethelred (the Unready), England was invaded by Scandinavian armies of increasing size and ferocity. Swein Forkbeard, king of Denmark, played a significant part in these invasions, which culminated in the domination of England and the long reign of his son, Cnut. This analysis of the invasions demonstrates beyond doubt that AEthelred was no indolent and worthless king who bribed invading Vikings to go away: his relationship with the Scandinavian armies was more complex and more interesting than has been supposed. It is equally apparent...
From the battle of Maldon in 991 during the reign of AEethelred (the Unready), England was invaded by Scandinavian armies of increasing size and feroc...
King AEthelred II (978-1016), known as 'the Unready', is a relatively unknown English monarch. The exploration of AEthelred's reign in this volume complements a study undertaken by the author in an earlier book about the Scandinavian invasions of England during AEthelred's reign; a study which followed the careers of the Danish warlords Swein Forkbeard and Thorkell the Tall to explain the complex relationship between Scandinavian armies and the English establishment. The AEtheling AEthelred, who was to reign as 'AEthelred II, king of the English, emperor of all the peoples of Britain' from...
King AEthelred II (978-1016), known as 'the Unready', is a relatively unknown English monarch. The exploration of AEthelred's reign in this volume ...
