Ian Howard

This short book offered a very clear and readable account of what we know of Canute's short lived son and intended successor on the thrones of Denmark and England. This offers a more nuanced view than the usual image in history books of his being an almost faceless young man who is practically interchangeable with his half brother Harold Harefoot. Some interesting line drawings and unusual family trees as well. An equally readable modern account of his father's life and reign would be good. 5/5