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While Wessex is widely recognised as the final Anglo-Saxon realm to succumb to Norse invasion, another kingdom, Mercia, once held sway over not only Wessex but all Anglo-Saxon territories. At its peak, Mercia's dominion encompassed present-day Birmingham and London - a testament to the enduring economic and political significance of these cities.
History enthusiasts may be familiar with figures such as Penda, Offa, and AEthelflaed, the Lady of the Mercians. However, it's remarkable that no single volume has yet chronicled the complete saga of this formidable Midlands kingdom. The historical record is divided into pre- and post-Viking eras, each with its own preservation challenges. Pre-Viking accounts largely stem from those who felt threatened by Mercian expansion, whilst post-Viking documents tend to originate from areas spared from Norse raids, particularly Wessex, Mercia's long-standing rival.
Although Mercia's status as a kingdom ended with Alfred the Great's ascension, its story continued. This book delves into the kingdom's history beyond 924 CE, exploring the influential roles of powerful ealdormen during the tenth-century anti-monastic movement, the betrayal of Eadric Streona in the eleventh century, and the valiant last stand of young earls against William the Conqueror. Through these accounts, the author illuminates Mercia's crucial contribution to the formation of the English nation.
Book ISBN: | 9781398103337 |
Book Author: | Annie Whitehead |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
Book Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 137 x 21 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-10-15 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages, 16 Plates, color |
Book Weight: | 258g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’