Canute the Great During the Viking Age

A rich and vivid history of Viking leader Canute, known as the Great, spanning the period of time from 995 -1035. Illustrated throughout, this magnificent historical work is a must-have for anyone interested in the daring exploits of the Vikings and one of their most famous (or infamous) leaders, Canute. 


Contents include: 


FOREWORD 

THE HERITAGE OF CANUTE THE GREAT 

THE CONQUEST OF ENGLAND—1003-1013 

THE ENGLISH REACTION AND THE NORSE REVOLT 1014-1016 

THE STRUGGLE WITH EDMUND IRONSIDE—1016 

THE RULE OF THE DANES IN ENGLAND—1017-1020 

THE BEGINNINGS OF EMPIRE—1019-1025 

CANUTE AND THE ENGLISH CHURCH—1017-1026 

THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS 

CANUTE AND THE NORWEGIAN CONSPIRACY—1023-1026 

THE BATTLE OF HOLY RIVER AND THE PILGRIMAGE TO ROME—1026-1027 

THE CONQUEST OF NORWAY—1028-1030 

THE EMPIRE OF THE NORTH 

NORTHERN CULTURE IN THE DAYS OF CANUTE 

THE LAST YEARS—1031-1035 

THE COLLAPSE OF THE EMPIRE—1035-1042 

CANUTE'S PROCLAMATION OF 1020 

CANUTE'S CHARTER OF 1027