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Viking Princess: Conqueror of Castile

A true story based on a Viking saga.

by James Howcroft ...

A brave and resourceful 13th-century Viking Princess battles danger, deceit, and treachery to unite the two most powerful Kingdoms in Europe in a Holy Crusade. Join Princess Kristina on her dangerous journey from 13th Century Norway to wed the Prince of Castille.Her courage, grace, and intelligence allow her to win over her foes and shatter the norms and notions of the role of women in medieval ... Read more

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A brave and resourceful 13th-century Viking Princess battles danger, deceit, and treachery to unite the two most powerful Kingdoms in Europe in a Holy Crusade. Join Princess Kristina on her dangerous journey from 13th Century Norway to wed the Prince of Castille.Her courage, grace, and intelligence allow her to win over her foes and shatter the norms and notions of the role of women in medieval
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The Sea-Wolves

by Lars Brownworth ...

In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev ... Read more

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In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev
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Conquest

by Stewart Binns ...

Series Book 1 - The Making of England Quartet
1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will become known as the Battle of Hastings.The battle is hard fought and bloody, the lives of thousands have been spent, including that of King Harold. But England will not be conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman rule.Although his heroic ... Read more

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1066 - Senlac Ridge, England. William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, defeats Harold Godwinson, King Harold II of England, in what will become known as the Battle of Hastings.The battle is hard fought and bloody, the lives of thousands have been spent, including that of King Harold. But England will not be conquered easily, the Anglo-Saxons will not submit meekly to Norman rule.Although his heroic
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Mercenaries

The epic adventure of a true band of brothers

by Jack Ludlow ...

Series Book 1 - Conquest
1033, the Norman/French border. Six brothers, the sons of Tancred de Hauteville, prepare to experience their first taste of battle. They have been trained since birth to become great warriors, following in their father's footsteps. As knights, they have but one true purpose: to fight. Nothing matters more to a Norman of noble birth than the ability to engage in battle; nothing has greater ... Read more

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1033, the Norman/French border. Six brothers, the sons of Tancred de Hauteville, prepare to experience their first taste of battle. They have been trained since birth to become great warriors, following in their father's footsteps. As knights, they have but one true purpose: to fight. Nothing matters more to a Norman of noble birth than the ability to engage in battle; nothing has greater
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Civilizations

A Novel

by Laurent Binet ...

Translated by Sam Taylor ...

An ambitious and highly entertaining novel of revisionist history from the author of the international bestseller HHhH, Laurent Binet's Civilizations is nothing less than a strangely believable counterfactual history of the modern world, fizzing with ideas about colonization, empire-building, and the eternal human quest for domination. It is an electrifying novel by one of Europe's most exciting ... Read more

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An ambitious and highly entertaining novel of revisionist history from the author of the international bestseller HHhH, Laurent Binet's Civilizations is nothing less than a strangely believable counterfactual history of the modern world, fizzing with ideas about colonization, empire-building, and the eternal human quest for domination. It is an electrifying novel by one of Europe's most exciting
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William the Conqueror

by Jacob Abbott ...

ALTHOUGH Rouen is now very far before all the other cities of Normandy in point of magnitude and importance, and though Rollo, in his conquest of the country, made it his principal headquarters and his main stronghold, it did not continue exclusively the residence of the dukes of Normandy in after years. The father of William the Conqueror was Robert, who be-came subsequently the duke, the sixth ... Read more

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ALTHOUGH Rouen is now very far before all the other cities of Normandy in point of magnitude and importance, and though Rollo, in his conquest of the country, made it his principal headquarters and his main stronghold, it did not continue exclusively the residence of the dukes of Normandy in after years. The father of William the Conqueror was Robert, who be-came subsequently the duke, the sixth
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1494

How a Family Feud in Medieval Spain Divided the World in Half

by Stephen R. Bown ...

When Columbus triumphantly returned from America to Spain in 1493, his discoveries inflamed an already-smouldering conflict between Spain's renowned monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, and Portugal's João II. Which nation was to control the world's oceans? To quell the argument, Pope Alexander VI - the notorious Rodrigo Borgia - issued a proclamation laying the foundation for the Treaty of ... Read more

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When Columbus triumphantly returned from America to Spain in 1493, his discoveries inflamed an already-smouldering conflict between Spain's renowned monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, and Portugal's João II. Which nation was to control the world's oceans? To quell the argument, Pope Alexander VI - the notorious Rodrigo Borgia - issued a proclamation laying the foundation for the Treaty of
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The Portugal Story

Three Centuries of Exploration and Discovery

by John Dos Passos ...

This selective history of Portugal reflects the author’s fascination with his own Portuguese/Madeiran heritage. The work tracks the nation’s rise and fall as a world power, drawing from the author’s travels and archival research.“Dos Passos,” writes historian J. H. Plumb, “brings to his material a novelist’s acute eye for human character and a narrative skill that any historian might envy; and he ... Read more

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This selective history of Portugal reflects the author’s fascination with his own Portuguese/Madeiran heritage. The work tracks the nation’s rise and fall as a world power, drawing from the author’s travels and archival research.“Dos Passos,” writes historian J. H. Plumb, “brings to his material a novelist’s acute eye for human character and a narrative skill that any historian might envy; and he
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1066 The Conquest

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ENGLAND'S DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY ONE THOUSAND YEARS AGO ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN ENGLISH HISTORY A NORMAN DUKE LED THE LAST INVASION OF ENGLAND TO BECOME KING OF ENGLAND APPOINTED DUKE OF NORMANDYAT THE AGE OF EIGHT ON THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER HE SURVIVED ATTEMPTS ON HIS LIFE AND GREW UP IN A MEDIEVAL WORLD FULL OF INTRIGUE, TREACHERY AND VENGEANCE AFTER YEARS OF CONFLICT HE BECAME ... Read more

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ENGLAND'S DEFINING MOMENT IN HISTORY ONE THOUSAND YEARS AGO ON ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN ENGLISH HISTORY A NORMAN DUKE LED THE LAST INVASION OF ENGLAND TO BECOME KING OF ENGLAND APPOINTED DUKE OF NORMANDYAT THE AGE OF EIGHT ON THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER HE SURVIVED ATTEMPTS ON HIS LIFE AND GREW UP IN A MEDIEVAL WORLD FULL OF INTRIGUE, TREACHERY AND VENGEANCE AFTER YEARS OF CONFLICT HE BECAME
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Soldier of Rome: Traiana Victrix

The Artorian Dynasty, #8

by James Mace ...

Series Book 8 - The Artorian Dynasty
After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian ... Read more

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After decades of strife and a pair of bloodily savage wars, the Kingdom of Dacia is no more. With King Decebalus dead, and the surviving members of the royal family in captivity, an uneasy peace descends upon the new Roman Province of Dacia. The senate and people of Rome eagerly expect the return of the victorious Emperor Trajan. With equal eagerness, the people await the legendary great Dacian
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Battle for the Island Kingdom

England's Destiny 1000-1066

by Don Hollway ...

SHORTLIST FOR MILITARY HISTORY MATTERS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024Weaving together period sources and a fast-paced narrative, this is a rich history of the years leading up to 1066 when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans vied for the English crown.Includes all the key individuals that inspired the final season of Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla and the brand-new BBC drama King and Conqueror.Bloody battles, ... Read more

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SHORTLIST FOR MILITARY HISTORY MATTERS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024Weaving together period sources and a fast-paced narrative, this is a rich history of the years leading up to 1066 when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans vied for the English crown.Includes all the key individuals that inspired the final season of Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla and the brand-new BBC drama King and Conqueror.Bloody battles,
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Vikings

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The saga of the Vikings rises and falls on the banks of history, ebbing and flowing with popular opinion and whimsical anecdotes. The Vikings are routinely typecast and labeled anywhere from bloodthirsty tyrants to valiant heroes. They have been condemned as pirates and praised as explorers. We have all heard the stories of the fierce warriors with long ships and horned helmets storming onto the ... Read more

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The saga of the Vikings rises and falls on the banks of history, ebbing and flowing with popular opinion and whimsical anecdotes. The Vikings are routinely typecast and labeled anywhere from bloodthirsty tyrants to valiant heroes. They have been condemned as pirates and praised as explorers. We have all heard the stories of the fierce warriors with long ships and horned helmets storming onto the
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