Royal Families of Medieval Scandinavia, Flanders, and Kiev by Rupert Alen (1997-01-01) - Softcover

Alen, Rupert

 
9780964126121: Royal Families of Medieval Scandinavia, Flanders, and Kiev by Rupert Alen (1997-01-01)

Synopsis

The Middle Ages saw monumental change taking place in the Scandinavian monarchies as kings fought, plundered, and became interrelated through marriage alliances. Their family stories will be of tremendous interest to historians and genealogists alike. In this book you will find: Fascinating legends and facts about the early Scandinavian monarchs and their families 35 genealogical charts featuring medieval royal families Some material never before published in English How Christianity came to Scandinavia and Kiev How the Scandinavian monarchs were related to Karl the Great (Charlemagne) and Alfred the Great

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