As a fearsome shieldmaiden, lagertha is first sighted by the revered viking leader ragnar lodbrok on the battleground, where he is instantly captivated. Their complicated love story grows from there as ragnar struggles to lead a war-torn area and lagertha battles her own demons. Along with the expansive fictional retelling, the real story of lagertha and ragnar lodbrok is unraveled using the historical evidence. Therefore, readers can also discover the facts behind the fantasy in order to find out many tantalizing truths about this couple. You will enjoy in this book: •Legendary raiders and rulers: discover the first viking raid and legendary vikings like ragnar lodbrok and leif erikson. •The great heathen army: uncover the massive impact of the mightiest norse force on england and the anglo-saxons. •Rule under danelaw: explore how vikings wielded power as rulers in england, shaping its history and culture. •The battle of stamford bridge: witness the climactic end of viking invasions and their lasting legacy on english soil. •A tapestry of history and intrigue: navigate through decisive battles, political intrigue, and the cultural amalgamation of vikings and anglo-saxons. The first section of the first manuscript provides historical context for ragnar’s saga through an exploration of daily life in ninth-century scandinavia and of contemporary viking culture and history. The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the first manuscript, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern readers.