In this the second part of his four-volume military and political
history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Paul Hill follows the careers
of thelfl d, Alfred the Great's eldest daughter, and Edward the
Elder, Alfred's eldest son, as they campaigned to expand their rule
after Alfred's death. They faced, as Alfred had done, the full
force of Danish hostility during the early years of the tenth
century, a period of unrelenting turbulence and open warfare. But
through their military strength, in particular their strategy of
fortress building, they retained their hold on the kingdom and
conquered lands which had been under Danish lords for generations.
thelfl d's forces captured Derby and Leicester by both force and
diplomacy. Edward's power was always immense. How each of them used
forts (burhs) to hold territory, is explored. Fortifications across
central England became key. These included Bridgnorth, Tamworth,
Stafford, Warwick, Chirbury and Runcorn ( thelfl d) and also
Hertford, Witham, Buckingham, Bedford and Maldon (Edward), to name
a few. Paul Hill's absorbing narrative incorporates the latest
theories and evidence for the military organization and
capabilities of the Anglo-Saxons and their Danish adversaries. His
book gives the reader a detailed and dramatic insight into a very
sophisticated Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
General
Imprint: |
Pen & Sword Military
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2022 |
Authors: |
Paul Hill
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-01061-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-399-01061-1 |
Barcode: |
9781399010610 |
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