The Earliest English Kings - Couverture souple

Kirby, D. P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0044456921 ISBN 13 : 9780044456926

Editeur : Routledge, 1990

Synopsis

Written for both professional and amateur historians, this book provides a narrative account of the dynastic history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in the pre-Viking period - and their mercurial political and military rulers. From the late sixth century, when Aethelberht, king of Kent, betan receiving missionaries from rome, records survive which illuminate the identies, activities and relationships of the earliest English kings. Their response to the introduction of Christianity, their dynastic feuds, power-struggles, victories and defeats all emerge in letters, saints' "Lives" and annals, in Bede's "Ecclesiastical History" and in the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle". In considering this period, David Kirby concludes by looking at why it was that only Alfred's West Saxon dynasty survived the Viking invasion in the second half of the ninth century.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Earliest English Kings is a fascinating survey of Anglo-Saxon History from the sixth century to the eighth century and the death of King Alfred. It explains and explores the 'Heptarchy' or the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, as well as the various peoples within them, wars, religion, King Offa and the coming of the Vikings. With maps and family trees, this book reveals the complex, distant and tumultuous events of Anglo-Saxon politics.

Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0044456921
• ISBN 13: 9780044456926
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible