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The Cross Goes North
37 studies of the adoption of Christianity across northern Europe over1000 years, and the diverse reasons that drove the process. In Europe, the cross went north and east as the …
Kings and Kingdoms of Early Anglo-Saxon England
Kings and Kingdoms of Early Anglo-Saxon England provides a unique survey of the six major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms - Kent, the East Saxons, the East Angles, Northumbria, Mercia and …
Wessex in the Early Middle Ages
Wessex is central to the study of early medieval English history; it was the dynasty which created the kingdom of England. This volume uses archaeological and place-name evidence …
Nunneries and the Anglo-Saxon Royal Houses
A detailed examination of a distinctive group of female religious communities, founded by royal families in Anglo-Saxon England, this title shows that the fortunes of the nunneries …
Formby Then & Now
Formby is a compact town. Its shopping centre is situated approximately 10 miles north of Liverpool. Probably in existence even prior to Norse settlement, growth and expansion …
Writing Medieval Biography, 750-1250
A survey both of medieval biographical writings, and the problems of recovering medieval lives. Biography is one of the oldest, most popular and most tenacious of literary forms. …
Power and Place in Europe in the Early Middle Ages
This volume brings together a series of case studies of spatial configurations of power among the early medieval societies of Europe. The geographical range extends from Ireland to …
Edgar, King of the English, 959-975
Fresh assessments of Edgar's reign, reappraising key elements using documentary, coin, and pictorial evidence. King Edgar ruled England for a short but significant period in the …
Conversion of Britain
The Britain of 600-800 AD was populated by four distinct peoples; the British, Picts, Irish and Anglo-Saxons. They spoke 3 different languages, Gaelic, Brittonic and Old English, …
Alfred the Great: pocket GIANTS
‘Alfred is one of the most remarkable rulers of any time or place. This clear, readable and insightful book shows why.’ - Michael WoodWhy is Alfred the Great? A simple answer is …
Formby & Freshfield Through Time
Formby & Freshfield Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of the …
Bishop Aethelwold
[This] exemplary interdisciplinary approach to Aethelwold and his impart on the cultural, religious and political life of southern England in his own day is to be applauded. …