9781331295518 - History of England, Vol. 2 of 2: Under the Anglo-Saxon Kings (Classic Reprint) de Lappenberg, J. M. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, an expansion of the original Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, is part of a detailed history of early England, from the rule of Egbert in the early 9th century to the Norman Conquest. The author details the history of England from the time of Egbert's consolidation of power under the banner of Wessex, through the reign of his grandson Alfred the Great, known as England's only true 'Great'. This includes the struggle against repeated Viking invasions and the development of the English language and governmental institutions. The book places these islands within the broader European context. This is a well-researched account of crucial moments in English history, and is perfect for anyone interested in the period, or in the roots of modern English political and social institutions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.