Whitehead, Annie
Mercia: The Rise and Fall of a Kingdom
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398103337
- author:
- Whitehead, Annie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters
- Genre:
- History, Medieval, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Rise and Fall of a Kingdom by Annie Whitehead explores the history of Mercia, a kingdom that once dominated the Midlands. At its peak, Mercia controlled what is now Birmingham and London, and its legacy can still be seen in the region's politics and commerce today. Historically, records of Mercia are fragmented, with much of the pre-Viking material written from the perspective of those who suffered at the hands of Mercian aggression. The post-Viking period provides a more balanced view, but even then, many documents come from sources that were not directly affected by the Viking invasions. This book brings together these disparate records to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mercia's history. By examining the roles of ealdormen in the anti-monastic reaction of the tenth century, and the treachery of Eadric Streona in the eleventh, Whitehead sheds light on the important role Mercians played in shaping the English nation.
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