West Ed - Saxons Vs. Vikings Alfred The Great And England In The Dark Ages - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A witty and concise look at the beginnings of English history when the nation consolidated after clashes between the Saxons and invading Vikings - - now in paperback! In 871, three of England's four kingdoms were overrun by Vikings the ruthless all - conquering Scandinavian raiders who terrorised early medieval Europe. With the Norsemen murdering one king with arrows and torturing another to death by ripping out his lungs the prospects that faced the kingdom of Wessex were bleak. Worse still the Saxons were now led by a young man barely out of his teens who was more interested in God than fighting. Yet within a decade Alfred the only English king known as the Great had driven the Vikings out of half of England and his children and grandchildren would unite the country a few years later. This period popular with fans of television shows such as Vikings and The Last Kingdom saw the creation of England as a nation - state with Alfred laying down the first national law code establishing an education system and building cities. Saxons vs. Vikings also covers the period before Alfred including ancient Britain the Roman occupation and the Dark Ages explaining important historical episodes such as Boudicca King Arthur and Beowulf. Perfect for newcomers to the subject this is the second title in the new A Very Very Short History of England series. If you re trying to understand England and its history in the most informative and entertaining way possible this is the place to start.
Title: Saxons Vs. Vikings Alfred The Great And England In The Dark Ages
Author(s): West Ed
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Barcode: 9781510773608
Pages: 144 Pages
Publication Date: 6/6/2023
Series: Very, Very Short History of England
Category: Medieval History