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100 1 _aLarson, Laurence Marcellus,
_d1868-1938
245 1 0 _aCanute the Great, 995 (circa)-1035, and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-21
508 _aProduced by Andrea Ball, Christine Bell & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Canute the Great, 995 (circa)-1035, and the Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age" by Laurence Marcellus Larson, Ph.D. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The author, an associate professor of history, delves into the life and accomplishments of Canute the Great, exploring his crucial role in the development of Danish power and imperialism during the Viking Age. The book addresses both Canute's piratical beginnings and his transformation into a significant statesman and ruler of multiple territories, which highlights the complexity of his character and the era. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Viking age, establishing the viking invasions as pivotal events that shaped Western Europe, particularly focusing on England. It introduces the troublesome and violent nature of the period, characterized by incessant fear and conflict due to Scandinavian raids. Throughout the beginning, Larson discusses the existing beliefs about the Viking's contributions to civilization, arguing that these were largely overlooked by English historians. Moreover, he lays the groundwork for examining Canute's life, revealing his royal lineage and ambitions, and hints at the challenges he and his dynasty faced in consolidating power over Denmark, England, and Norway. The narrative reflects on the historical significance of Viking movements, preparing readers for a comprehensive study of Canute's impact and the age he represents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanute I, King of England, 995?-1035
653 _aDanes -- England -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aNorthmen -- Great Britain
653 _aVikings -- Great Britain
653 _aGreat Britain -- Civilization -- Scandinavian influences
653 _aDenmark -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Canute, 1017-1035
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38945
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