King Alfred's Daughter :The remarkable story of Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, the heroine who was written out of history
King Alfred's Daughter :The remarkable story of Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, the heroine who was written out of history
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28 March, 2023
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King Alfred is dead and the achievements that made him great are in jeopardy. Rebels challenge the succession of his son Edward to the Wessex throne, and his old ally in Mercia is sick. The Vikings in the Danelaw sense the time has come to complete their conquest of England.
It falls on Alfred’s firstborn, his daughter, Æthelflæd, to unite the Anglo-Saxons. Reluctantly, she takes up the challenge. But can a woman rebuild ruined towns and lead men into battle against hardened Viking warriors? And can Æthelflæd fulfil her father’s dream of uniting England?
Based on contemporary sources and archaeological evidence, King Alfred’s Daughter is rich in drama, family conflict and historical achievement.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781915603197 |
| ISBN10 | 1915603196 |
| Number Of Pages | 300 |
| Item Weight | 428 g |
| Product Dimensions | 138 x 216 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Book Guild Publishing Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
David Stokes studied history at Oriel College, Oxford, and is Emeritus Professor in entrepreneurship at Kingston University. He has published widely in the non-fiction field during his career as an academic. The Anglo-Saxons have been a lifelong interest, and he has combined this passion with his research skills to write historical fiction focussing on the early medieval period. For more information about the author including free downloads, go to: davidstokesauthor.com