The Battle of Maldon

Is contained in

Original publication date

1937

People/Characters

Olaf Tryggvason; Byrhtnoth (Beorhtnoth | Earl of Essex, died at Maldon); Aelfric (Earl of Mercia); Maccus; Byrhtwold (soldier at the Battle of Maldon)

Important places

Maldon, Essex, England, UK

Important events

Battle of Maldon

First words

PREFACE

The Battle of Maldon is now for the first time edited from the transcript of John Elphinston.

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INTRODUCTION
The Battle
The battle of Maldon was fought in 991, when a viking fleet which had plundered the coast of Kent and sacked Ipswich sailed up the estuary of the Blackwater and established a base near Maldon.

Original language

English