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Anglo-Saxon England In 100 Places
David Edmondson
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Description for Anglo-Saxon England In 100 Places
Paperback. A detailed and accessible guide to all the major sites of Anglo-Saxon England, illustrated in full colour. Num Pages: 96 pages, 45. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; HBJD1; HBLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 7. Weight in Grams: 300.
The Anglo-Saxon era was a pivotal one in England’s history, and formed much of the England that we recognise today. From place names to religion, mythology to poetry, we little understand just how much influence the Anglo-Saxons had until we delve deep into the past of the places they inhabited. David Edmondson uncovers the period’s most fascinating locations and the Anglo-Saxon history behind them in this comprehensive and accessible guide to Anglo-Saxon England. Thousands of Old English place names derive from the Anglo-Saxon bond between a local leader and populace. Honiton, for example, means Huna’s farmstead or settlement. Birmingham ... Read more
The Anglo-Saxon era was a pivotal one in England’s history, and formed much of the England that we recognise today. From place names to religion, mythology to poetry, we little understand just how much influence the Anglo-Saxons had until we delve deep into the past of the places they inhabited. David Edmondson uncovers the period’s most fascinating locations and the Anglo-Saxon history behind them in this comprehensive and accessible guide to Anglo-Saxon England. Thousands of Old English place names derive from the Anglo-Saxon bond between a local leader and populace. Honiton, for example, means Huna’s farmstead or settlement. Birmingham ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445643151
SKU
V9781445643151
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About David Edmondson
David Edmondson was born in Lancashire in 1949. He graduated in urban planning studies from the University of Wales in 1970. As a town planner he specialised in conservation of built heritage and environmental planning before moving on to land reclamation and economic regeneration in the county's declining coalfield and steel towns. He has been interested in history, historical sites ... Read more
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