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Alfred´s Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age
Ryan Lavelle
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Description for Alfred´s Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age
Hardback.
Collection of source material and crucial interpretations, offering a comprehensive guide to Anglo-Saxon warfare. WINNER: 2012 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award The warfare of the late Anglo-Saxon period had momentous consequences for the development of the English state following Alfred the Great's reign. This book provides a comprehensive guide, with extracts in translation from the principal sources for our knowledge, accompanied by the most important interpretations by scholars through the ages, and new introductions by thepresent author. It looks at every aspect of the topic, from land and sea forces to logistics and campaigning, from fortifications ... Read more
Collection of source material and crucial interpretations, offering a comprehensive guide to Anglo-Saxon warfare. WINNER: 2012 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award The warfare of the late Anglo-Saxon period had momentous consequences for the development of the English state following Alfred the Great's reign. This book provides a comprehensive guide, with extracts in translation from the principal sources for our knowledge, accompanied by the most important interpretations by scholars through the ages, and new introductions by thepresent author. It looks at every aspect of the topic, from land and sea forces to logistics and campaigning, from fortifications ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843835691
SKU
V9781843835691
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99-50
About Ryan Lavelle
RYAN LAVELLE is Professor of Early Medieval History in the Department of History at the University of Winchester.
Reviews for Alfred´s Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age
Will surely become a go-to guide for those seeking to represent 'authentic' medieval warfare of the period in all its facets, as well as those who want to authoritatively critique such descriptions.
MEDIEVALLY SPEAKING
The most complete, authoritative insight into the military affairs of Alfred's rule and perfect for a thorough analysis of the warfare that he waged. ... Read more
MEDIEVALLY SPEAKING
The most complete, authoritative insight into the military affairs of Alfred's rule and perfect for a thorough analysis of the warfare that he waged. ... Read more