{"product_id":"the-last-viking-thomas-w-allen-9798243053440","title":"The Last Viking: The Legendary Life of Harald Hardrada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA king. A warrior. A legend at the end of the Viking Age.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Viking: The Legendary Life of Harald Hardrada\u003c\/i\u003e brings young readers on an epic journey across medieval Europe, following one of history's most adventurous and fearsome figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Norway around the year 1015, Harald Hardrada began life as a prince, survived defeat and exile, and grew into a warrior who fought across the known world-from the frozen North Sea to the golden halls of Constantinople. He served as a commander in foreign armies, guarded emperors as a member of the elite Varangian Guard, and returned home rich, famous, and determined to rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs king of Norway, Harald proved strong, ambitious, and unyielding. His story builds toward one final, dramatic moment: the invasion of England in 1066 and the legendary Battle of Stamford Bridge-an event that marked not just the death of a king, but the end of the Viking Age itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten especially for \u003cb\u003eages 7-10\u003c\/b\u003e, this beautifully illustrated book blends clear storytelling with real history, making a complex life easy to understand and exciting to read. It is perfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung history fans\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassrooms and homeschool studies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies who love epic true stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith vivid artwork, engaging language, and a strong narrative arc, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Viking\u003c\/i\u003e shows how one man's life connected the Viking world to medieval Europe-and why Harald Hardrada is remembered as \u003cb\u003ethe last great Viking\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas W. Allen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243053440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d","brand":"Thomas W. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49001053880575,"sku":"9798243053440","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-last-viking-thomas-w-allen-9798243053440","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}