Lawson, M.K.
Cnut: England's Viking King 1016-35
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752460697
- author:
- Lawson, M.K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.4 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, British Royalty, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cnut: England's Viking King 1016-35 by M. K. Lawson The early years of Cnut's reign were marked by violence and conquest. At a young age, he invaded England with his father Swegen Forkbeard, setting the stage for a tumultuous period in English history. Following Swegen's death in 1014, Cnut returned to Denmark to gather his forces before launching another invasion the following year. Cnut's victory over Aethelred II at Ashingdon led to a division of England between him and Edmund Ironside, the son of Aethelred II. This temporary split ultimately gave way to Cnut's undisputed rule after Edmund's death. Despite the challenges he faced, Cnut left behind a lasting legacy of peace, law, and order in England. This biography provides an in-depth look at Cnut's life and reign, exploring the complexities of his character and the events that shaped his time as king.
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