The Earliest English Kings

by D.B. Kirby

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

942.01

Collection

Publication

Routledge,an imprint of Taylor & Francis Books Ltd (2000), Paperback

Description

The Earliest English Kings is a fascinating survey of Anglo-Saxon History from the sixth century to the eighth century and the death of King Alfred. It explains and explores the 'Heptarchy' or the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, as well as the various peoples within them, wars, religion, King Offa and the coming of the Vikings. With maps and family trees, this book reveals the complex, distant and tumultuous events of Anglo-Saxon politics.

Language

Original publication date

2000-11-07

Physical description

284 p.; 9.06 inches

ISBN

0415242118 / 9780415242110
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