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Laughing Shall I Die
Book • 2018
This book delves into the Viking fascination with heroic death, exploring their literature and historical accounts to understand their psychological edge.
It examines how their unique worldview contributed to their success across Europe.
Shippey presents a compelling narrative that blends scholarship with engaging storytelling.
It examines how their unique worldview contributed to their success across Europe.
Shippey presents a compelling narrative that blends scholarship with engaging storytelling.
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Tom Holland , referencing his book's discussion on the plausibility of Harold Hardrada leaving his armor behind at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
Tom Holland , referencing his book's discussion on the plausibility of Harold Hardrada leaving his armor behind at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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555. 1066: Slaughter at Stamford Bridge (Part 2)
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Dominic Sandbrook for his insightful perspective on the nature of Viking activities in the East.
Dominic Sandbrook for his insightful perspective on the nature of Viking activities in the East.
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148. The Vikings Go East
