Description: Saxons versus Vikings by Ed West A witty and concise return to the very beginning of English history. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A witty and concise return to the very beginning of English history.England. 871. The land is overrun by Vikings: the unrelenting, impervious, bloodthirsty Scandinavian assailants who have instilled terror across early medieval Europe.For the kingdom of Wessex, prospects look bleak following the deaths of two of their kings: one by murdered by arrows, the other tortured to death, with his lungs ripped out...Worse still, the Saxons are now led by a young man barely out of his teens, more interested in God than fighting for his kingdom.But within a matter of years, England is transformed. Alfred - the only English king known as the Great - has forced the Vikings out of half of England, and his descendants will go on to unite England within the decade.The period covered in Saxons vs. Vikings - popularised by TV shows such as Vikings and The Last Kingdom - was one of revolutionary change: the creation of England as a nation state, the implementation of Alfreds first national law code, and the establishment of an education system alongside immense architectural development.This fascinating introduction to the early days of England also covers the period before Alfred, such as ancient Britain, the Roman occupation, and the Dark Ages, exploring defining historical episodes in English history such as Boudicca, King Arthur, and Beowulf. Author Biography Ed West is an author and journalist. He has written for the Daily Telegraph, Catholic Herald, Evening Standard, The Times, Irish Independent, Daily Express, Standpoint, the Spectator and UnHerd. He lives in north London with his wife and three children. Review "This is a lovely book – breezy, enthusiastic and funny, wearing its considerable learning very lightly. Ed West has written the kind of book that reminds you why you fell in love with history in the first place. The perfect introduction to the subject, and an enormously entertaining read."Dominic Sandbrook, historian, author and co-host of The Rest is History podcast Details ISBN1915952050 Author Ed West Publisher Aeon Books Ltd Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781915952059 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-11-28 Imprint Sphinx Subtitle Alfred the Great and the Birth of England Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2023-11-28 DEWEY 942.0164 Pages 130 ISBN-10 1915952050 Series Wests Histories We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151661124;
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