Eirik Bloodaxe

About this book

The first biography ever written about the legendary Viking king, Eirik Bloodaxe: Heir to the throne of Norway, murderer and warrior king who established reigns of power both in Norway and England. Written by one of the world's foremost experts on the Viking Age, Gareth Williams, curator of medieval coinage at the British Museum in London, this is a must read for every viking enthusiast!Based on his research into all available sources, Williams gives us a fascinating look at the man who above all else embodies the characteristics of the Viking warrior, as well as the relations and power struggles between the Norwegian and Anglo-Saxon dynasties in the 10th Century.