Download or read book Mercia written by Annie Whitehead and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary history of Mercia and its rulers from the seventh century to 1066. Once the supreme Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was pivotal in the story of England.

Download or read book Mercia written by Sarah Zaluckyj and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Offa and the Mercian Wars written by Chris Peers and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In England in the eighth century, in the midst of the so-called Dark Ages, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercias power. During that turbulent period he commanded Mercian armies in their struggle against the neighboring kingdoms of Northumbria and Wessex and against the Welsh tribes. Yet the true story of Offas long reign and of the rise and fall of Mercia are little known although this is one of the most intriguing episodes in this little-recorded phase of Englands past. It is Chris Peerss task in this new study to uncover the facts about Offa and the other Mercian kings and to set them in the context of English history before the coming of the Danes.

Download or read book Mercia written by Michelle P. Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kingdom best remembered for Offa and his famous dyke was not only a dominant power on the island of Britain in the eighth century, but also a significant player in early medieval European politics and culture. Although the volume focuses on the eighth and ninth centuries when Mercian power was at its height, it also looks back to the origins of the kingdom and forward to the period of Viking settlement and West Saxon reconquest. With state-of-the-art contributions from experts in palaeography, art history, archaeology, numismatics and landscape - as well as from historians - this book establishes a new baseline for Mercian scholarship, by covering the rise and fall of the kingdom, its major institutions, relations with other political entities as well as its visual and material culture.

Download or read book Mercia and the Making of England written by Ian W. Walker and published by Sutton Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering book re-examines the events of the mid-eighth to the mid-tenth centuries to provide a completely fresh and more balanced account of the period.

Download or read book thelfl d written by Tim Clarkson and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of the Lady of the Mercians. At the end of the ninth century AD, a large part of what is now England was controlled by the Vikings – heathen warriors from Scandinavia who had been attacking the British Isles for more than a hundred years. Alfred the Great, king of Wessex, was determined to regain the conquered lands but his death in 899 meant that the task passed to his son Edward. In the early 900s, Edward led a great fightback against the Viking armies. He was assisted by the English rulers of Mercia: Lord Æthelred and his wife Æthelflæd (Edward's sister). After her husband's death, Æthelflæd ruled Mercia on her own, leading the army to war and working with her brother to achieve their father's aims. Known to history as the Lady of the Mercians, she earned a reputation as a competent general and was feared by her enemies. She helped to save England from the Vikings and is one of the most famous women of the Dark Ages. This book, published 1100 years after her death, tells her remarkable story.

Download or read book Son of Mercia written by MJ Porter and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The start of a brand new series from bestselling author MJ Porter for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy. 'Immediate and personal' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" Eric Schumacher Tamworth, Mercia AD825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger. Their King, Beornwulf lies dead and years of bitter in-fighting between the nobles, and cross border wars have left Mercia exposed to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on Mercia. King Wiglaf, has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can he unite a disparate Kingdom against the might of Wessex who are braying for blood and land? Can King Wiglaf keep the dragons at bay or is Mercia doomed to disappear beneath the wings of the Wessex wyvern? Can anyone save Mercia from destruction? 'MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy ‘Refreshing... I was reluctant to put the book down’ Historical Novel Society Readers are spell-bound by Son of Mercia!: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader review

Download or read book The Last Horse written by Mj Porter and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero. The Viking raiders have been routed from Torksey, dead, or escaped. Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters, her new king a warrior not a ruler. And as he endures his coronation, as demanded by the bishops and ealdormen, there are stirrings from the east. Coelwulf must again take to the trackways of Mercia. His destination, any place where the Raiders are trying to infiltrate the kingdom he's fought so hard to keep whole, losing beloved friends in the process. The year is AD874 and Mercia lies threatened. But Coelwulf, and his loyal warriors, have vowed to protect Mercia with their lives. They're not about to stop now. Reading Order The Last King The Last Warrior The Last Horse The Last Enemy The Last Sword The Last Shield The Last Seven The Last Viking The Last Alliance

Download or read book Penda Heathen King of Mercia written by Pete Jennings and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to gather the fragmentary sources on this dynamic 7th century warrior king, who expanded his territory with war craft and politics in a time of great upheaval. The tale is told within the context of Anglo Saxon culture: food, costume, law, housing, finance, slavery and the competing Pagan & Christian religions.

Download or read book The Whole Works of King Alfred the Great written by Alfred (King of England) and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Asser s Life of King Alfred written by John Asser and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Kingdom of Mercia The Complete Series written by Jayne Castel and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forbidden love, forced marriage, and passion that overcomes all obstacles. Discover the political intrigue of the Kingdom of Mercia and immerse yourself in three epic Historical romances set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britain. "Jayne Castel is the best at delivering Dark Ages historical fiction that is so believable, gritty, hopeful, with powerful emotion." The Breaking Dawn (Book One) The story of Merwenna and Cynddylan: a Mercian Village girl and a Welsh prince. Set against a backdrop of war, treachery and ambition, this epic romance is about two people from different worlds, and the power of destiny. Darkest before Dawn (Book Two) A doomed princess, a brave warrior, and a terrible choice. Princess Alchflaed of Northumbria is a spirited young woman who wishes to choose her own path. Unfortunately, Alchflaed must kill the king of Mercia--yet the man she loves has sworn to protect him. Dawn of Wolves (Book Three) Ermenilda is a Kentish princess, determined to take the veil. Wulfhere is an exiled prince of Mercia, ruled by ambition. He's determined to have her at any cost--only to learn that love is not something a man can buy. Immerse yourself in the sweeping THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series. Fans of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure. Readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Bernard Cornwell and Kathryn Le Veque should enjoy this epic romance adventure set in Dark Ages Britain. Click 'Buy Now' and dive into THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series! Get THE FIRST-BORN SON, Jayne's FREE prequel short story to her WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up

Download or read book A Complete Collection of the Historical Political and Miscellaneous Works written by John Milton and published by . This book was released on 1698 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Breaking Dawn written by Jayne Castel and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You cannot fight fate A historical romance adventure set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England - a time when only the strong survived. A Mercian village girl and a Welsh prince. When two worlds collide, an unforgettable love story unfolds. It is the summer of 641 A.D., and the Kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria are about to do battle. Merwenna of Weyham accepts the hand of a young warrior who is about to march to war. But when her betrothed does not return, she takes matters into her own hands and goes in search of him. Welsh battle lord, Prince Cynddylan, leads a host of warriors to help Mercia fight Northumbria. In doing so, he forms a fragile alliance with one of Britannia's most ruthless warlords - King Penda of Mercia. In the wake of the Battle of Maes Cogwy, the lives of many will change. Merwenna travels to Tamworth, the seat of the Mercian King, in search of Beorn, her betrothed - only to discover the bitter truth. Cynddylan and Penda return to Tamworth from battle, victorious - but fall out in its aftermath. From the moment Merwenna and Cynddylan meet in the Great Tower of Tamworth, their paths are entwined. In a journey from Tamworth, through the green heart of Mercia, and into the woods and mountains of Wales - Merwenna struggles between grief for the man she has lost, and her powerful attraction to this battle lord who appears to love only power and glory. Cynddylan is also torn. With each passing day, he finds himself increasingly captivated by this courageous young woman. Merwenna makes him question the world, and his place in it. Suddenly, he is not so sure what is worth living, or dying, for. Can two lovers from such different worlds, ever be together? The Breaking Dawn is the first novel in the Kingdom of Mercia series, following the ground-breaking Kingdom of the East Angles novels: Dark Under the Cover of Night, Nightfall till Daybreak and The Deepening Night. Set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon England, these novels blend epic romance, adventure and rich historical detail.

Download or read book Pantologia A New Cyclopaedia Comprehending a Complete Series of Essays Treatises and Systems Alphabetically Arranged with a General Dictionary of Arts Sciences and Words Illustrated with Engravings written by Encyclopaedias and published by . This book was released on 1813 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Lady of Mercia s Daughter written by M. J. Porter and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrayal is a family affair. 12th June 918. Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians and daughter of Alfred the Great, is dead. Aelfwynn, the niece of Edward, King of Wessex, has been bequeathed her mother's power and status by the men of the Mercian Witan but knows she is vulnerable to the North of her kingdom, exposed still to the retreating world of the Viking raiders from her mother's generation. With her Mercian allies: her cousin Athelstan, Ealdorman Aethelfrith and his sons, Archbishop Plegmund and her band of trusted female warriors, she must act decisively to subvert the threat from the Viking Rognavaldr, grandson of the infamous Viking, Ivarr of Dublin, as he turns his gaze toward the desolate lands of Northern England, with the jewel of York, seemingly his intended prize. Inexplicably she is also exposed to the South, where her Cousin and Uncle eyes her position covetously, their ambitions clear to see. This is the unknown story of Aelfwynn, the daughter of the Lady of the Mercians and the startling events of late 918 when family loyalty and betrayal marched hand in hand across lands only recently reclaimed by the Mercians. When kingdoms could be won or lost through treachery and fidelity and when there was little love, and even less honesty, and the words of a sword were wont to be heard far more loudly than those of a king or churchman, noble lady's daughter or Viking rogue.

Download or read book Aethelbald and Offa written by David Hill and published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers from a Conference held in Manchester in 2000. Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies This volume presents 16 papers from the conference entitled " thelbald and Offa: Two Eighth Century Kings of Mercia" held in Manchester in 2000 at the Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies.