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“james howcroft”

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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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  • 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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  • 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

    $10.69 USD

  • 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

    $12.79 USD

  • 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

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • William the Conqueror

    Enriched edition. Makers of History

    by Jacob Abbott, Owen Lennox ...
    In "William the Conqueror," Jacob Abbott presents a richly detailed narrative that explores the life and reign of one of history's most formidable figures. The book is characterized by Abbott's engaging prose, weaving together historical facts with vivid storytelling that brings the medieval world to life. Set against the backdrop of the Norman Conquest of 1066, this biography not only chronicles ... Read more

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  • 1494

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

    by Stephen R. Bown ...
    An "exciting" account of the feud between monarchs, clergy, and explorers that split the globe between Spain and Portugal and made the oceans a battleground ( Kirkus Reviews).When Columbus triumphantly returned to Spain in 1493, his discoveries inflamed an already-smoldering conflict between Spain's monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, and Portugal's João II. Which nation was to control the world's ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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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

    $16.99 USD

  • 1066 The Conquest

    by Peter Fieldman ...
    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

    $8.09 USD

  • 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

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Battle for the Island Kingdom

    England's Destiny 1000-1066

    by Don Hollway ...
    SHORTLISTED FOR MILITARY HISTORY MATTERS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024Rich with period sources, this is a fast-paced narrative of the years leading up to 1066 when Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans vied for the English crown.Discover the real history of the individuals immortalised in the Bayeux Tapestry.Bloody battles, political intrigues and dynastic marriages all played a part in shaping a nascent ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The History of the Vikings

    The History of the Vikings, #0

    by History Nerds ...
    Series Book 0 - The History of the Vikings
    Embark on an epic voyage through the tumultuous era of Norse exploration and conquest. From their legendary expeditions to distant lands to their fierce battles and enigmatic culture, Theodore Zepher's rich narration brings to life the indomitable spirit of these seafaring warriors in this series Box Set.Contains:Book 1 : VikingsBook 2 : Longships on Restless SeasFew are those that have not heard ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus