Alfred the Great's daughter defied all expectations of a well-bred
Saxon princess. The first Saxon woman ever to rule a kingdom,
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, led her army in battle against
Viking invaders. She further broke with convention by arranging for
her daughter to succeed her on the throne of Mercia. To protect her
people and enable her kingdom in the Midlands to prosper,
Aethelflaed rebuilt Chester and Gloucester, and built seven
entirely new English towns. In so doing she helped shape our world
today. This book brings Aethelflaed's world to life, from her
childhood in time of war to her remarkable work as ruler of Mercia.
The final chapter traces her legend, from medieval paintings to
novels and contemporary art, illustrating the impact of a legacy
that continues to be felt to this day.
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