02362cam a22003133u 4500 40513 UtSlPG 20260610133927.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Edgar, John G. (John George), 1834-1864 Danes, Saxons and Normans; or, Stories of our ancestors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-08-16 Produced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Danes, Saxons and Normans; or, Stories of Our Ancestors" by John G. Edgar is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book narrates the story of the Norman Conquest of England, aiming to provide readers with insights into the key figures and events during this pivotal moment in history. Edgar's work presents the complex interplay of different cultures and leadership dynamics, focusing on characters like Rolfganger and William the Conqueror as central figures in the unfolding drama. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Harold, King of Norway, who embarks on a tireless quest to unify his kingdom, leading to his nickname "Hirsute." His journey sets the stage for Rolfganger, a notable jarl banished from his homeland, who transforms from a Viking chief to an influential ruler in France, eventually becoming the founder of Normandy. The opening chapters explore Rolfganger's rise to power, the intricacies of his dealings with King Charles the Simple, and the social and military challenges that lead to the establishment of Norman influence, effectively establishing the historical backdrop against which the subsequent conquests occur. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Vikings -- Great Britain Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40513 81352 81352