{"title":"Julian Richards","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating works of Julian Richards, a renowned expert and author in the field of Viking history. With a writing style that is both accessible and engaging, Richards delves deep into the history and military strategies of the Vikings, making complex historical events understandable and fascinating to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichards' works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Viking Great Army and the Making of England\u003c\/em\u003e, provide readers with a detailed exploration of how the Viking Great Army played a pivotal role in shaping English history. His books offer an informative journey through time, bringing to life the transformative impact of the Vikings on England's landscape and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to Viking lore, Julian Richards' books serve as an excellent resource for understanding the intricacies of Viking invasions and their lasting legacy. Each title offers a compelling blend of scholarship and storytelling, ensuring a rewarding read for anyone interested in history and military strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Julian Richards' collection and uncover the fascinating tales of one of history's most legendary warrior groups and their enduring influence on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-viking-great-army-and-the-making-of-england-by-dawn-hadley-9780500296622","title":"The Viking Great Army and the Making of England","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Viking Great Army and the Making of England\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the hidden story of a little-known but transformative period in the formation of England as a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking Great Army that swept through England between AD 865 and 878 altered the course of British history. Since the late 8th century, Viking raids on the British Isles had been a regular feature of life, but the winter of 865 saw a fundamental shift that would change the political, economic, and social landscape forever. Instead of making quick smash-and-grab summer raids for silver and slaves, Vikings now remained in England for the winter and became immersed in its communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome settled permanently, acquiring land and forming a new hybrid Anglo-Scandinavian culture. The Viking army was here to stay. Its presence was a catalyst for new towns and new industries, while transformations in power politics would ultimately see the rise of King Alfred the Great and make Wessex the pre-eminent kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the most up-to-date discoveries and the latest scientific techniques, the authors' recent research at the Viking Great Army's winter camp at Torksey in Lincolnshire has revolutionised what we know about its size, activities, and social makeup, as has the wealth of newly recovered evidence from metal-detectorists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnfolding like a great detective story, this account traces the movements of the Great Army across the country, piecing together a new picture of Viking Age England in unprecedented detail, from swords, coins, jewellery and the burials of great warriors to the everyday objects that ordinary farmers and craftsmen discarded. It is the definitive story of a vital period in British history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46835197444332,"sku":"9780500296622","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2787083482366.jpg?v=1758538479"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julian-richards.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}