Heirs of Canute

About this game

During his reign King Canute conquered England and then Denmark and Norway, thereby forging a mighty empire around the North Sea, and became one of the pre-eminent rulers in European. On his death in 1035 his empire fragmented and his heirs and former enemies fought for control In this game, players take the role of the leaders of the four families in contention for this great prize. The Godwins in England, either directly or through the kings they controlled; the descendants of St Olaf in Norway; the relatives and descendants of Cnut in Denmark; and the Dukes of Normandy. By using diplomacy, intrigue and military might, can you build an empire that rivals that of Cnut? —description from the publisher

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