Barrett, Paul
Penda, Mercia's First King: The Last Great Heathen Warlord of Anglo-Saxon England
- ISBN 13:
- 9781036102562
- author:
- Barrett, Paul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Military, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Reexamine the life and impact of King Penda, whose reputation has been challenged as he shaped early medieval Britain through cultural pluralism and stability. Paul Barrett explores the background to the Anglo-Saxon takeover in England and delves into the life of Penda, who played a pivotal role in the birth, expansion, and rise of Mercia. Penda's seemingly impossible ascent to prominence began on the periphery of power and ended with dominance over Britain. His kingdom became a bastion of stability during a period marked by warfare, climate change challenges, cultural competition, and unstable nation-to-nation relationships. Guided by his loyalty to an ancient culture and service to his powerful queen, Penda launched Mercia towards eventual supremacy, which would last for over 200 years. As the last great Anglo-Saxon heathen warlord, Penda's legacy is complex and multifaceted. Barrett sheds new light on this enigmatic figure, challenging prevailing views of his role in shaping early medieval Britain.
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