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Aelfred's Britain

War and Peace in the Viking Age
By Max Adams
Series: The Founders of Britain Quartet
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Aelfred's Britain by Max Adams is a historical exploration of the period leading up to and during the rule of Alfred the Great in early medieval Britain. It delves into the complexities of governance, culture, and warfare during times of significant change and conflict. Through vivid storytelling and thorough research, the book paints a rich picture of the struggles and triumphs that shaped the nation's early history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in early medieval history, particularly the dramatic events and fascinating characters in the Anglo-Saxon period. It offers a vivid exploration of the political landscape, culture, and leadership that shaped Britain during an era of conflict and change, providing intriguing insights into a pivotal time in history.

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Aelfred's Britain

A history of the peoples of Britain, in the century and a half between the first Viking raids and the expulsion of the Vikings from York in 954.

A history of the peoples of Britain, in the century and a half between the first Viking raids and the expulsion of the Vikings from York in 954.

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The story of Aelfred the Great, his war against the Vikings, and the foundations of modern Britain.

In AD 865, a 'great host' of battle-hardened Norse warriors landed on England's eastern coast, overwhelmed East Anglia with terrifying swiftness, and laid the North to waste. Ghosting along estuaries and inshore waters, in 871 they penetrated deep into the southern kingdom of Wessex, ruled over by a new and untested king, Ælfred son of Æðelwulf. It seemed as though the End of Days was come.

Max Adams tells the story of the heroic efforts of Ælfred, his successors, and fellow-kings of Britain, to adapt and survive in the face of an apocalyptic threat; and in so doing, to lay the foundations of the nations of modern Britain in all their regional diversity.

Series: The Founders of Britain Quartet

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Max Adams' work offers a nuanced exploration of British history between the Viking raids of 865 and their expulsion from York in 954. The book provides a detailed look at this era beyond the well-known conflict between the Vikings and King Alfred, focusing on the whole of Britain with insights from archaeological evidence. It's praised as an evocative and compelling read, combining history and archaeological research, making it essential for anyone interested in late Anglo-Saxon Britain.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789546637

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Apollo

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 42.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 528

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Biography & Memoir European History History & Military Max Adams Non-Fiction Political Biographies Series: The Founders of Britain Quartet

About the Author

Max Adams is the author of Admiral Collingwood, The Prometheans, the bestselling The King in the North and In the Land of Giants. He has lived and worked in the North-East of England since 1993.

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