D'Amato, Raffaele

Anglo-Saxon Kings and Warlords AD 400-1070 (Elite)

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ISBN 13:
9781472855350
author:
D'Amato, Raffaele
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
24.8 x 18.4 x 2.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
History, Military History, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£13.41

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Anglo-Saxon Kings and Warlords AD 400-1070 This book explores the monarchs, warlords, and warriors of Anglo-Saxon Britain, from the post-Roman mercenaries to the Norman Conquest. The period saw the fragmentation of the country, with local rulers employing Germanic mercenaries who eventually settled and influenced the local culture. The struggle between rival British and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms was exploited by the Vikings, but ultimately contained by the Anglo-Saxon king Alfred of Wessex. His descendants unified the country, but weak rule led to its 25-year incorporation into a Danish empire before it finally fell to the Norman invasion of 1066. The Anglo-Saxon warrior elite was equipped with magnificent armour, influenced by various cultures, including the Romans, Scandinavians, Franks, Carolingians, Ottonians, and Vikings. The book uses colour illustrations, rare photos, and the latest archaeological research to paint a vivid picture of this period.

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