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Viking Invasion of England 865-80: Conquest of Northumbria, Mercia and East Anglia

Viking Invasion of England 865-80: Conquest of Northumbria, Mercia and East Anglia

Williams, Gareth
Capparoni, Marco

Paperback

Series: Campaign, Book 444

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral Military History

Publisher Price: $25.00

PREORDER - Expected ship date July 27, 2027

ISBN10: 1472878515
ISBN13: 9781472878519
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: Jul 27 2027
Pages: 96
Weight: 1.00
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.24 Depth: 9.76
Language: English

A highly illustrated look at the Viking Great Army of the late 9th century and its efforts to conquer England and defeat the Anglo-Saxons.

In the late 800s, the Vikings arrived in England, transitioning from short-term raiding to conquest and settlement. The 'Great Army' was a composite of multiple leaders, operating in a series of flexible but unstable alliances. Campaigning for years at a time, over-wintering in bases in hostile territory, they came to dominate parts of the country. Their expansion led to the conquest of two major kingdoms and part of a third. Only the successful defence of Wessex by Alfred the Great halted their advance, laying the foundation for Alfred's successors to expand their authority across England.

Expert historian Gareth Williams examines the struggles between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, reassessing the traditional historical sources in light of recent archaeological discoveries. He charts the Vikings' most successful campaigns and reveals how the Anglo-Saxons adapted to counter their tactics. Featuring detailed artwork, maps and diagrams, this book provides new insights into a military campaign that ultimately led to the foundation of England.

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