Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: A Captivating Guide To The History Of Wessex And Merc...

Description: Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Title:Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms: A Captivating Guide To The History Of Wessex And MerciaISBN13:9781647487843ISBN10:1647487846Author:History, Captivating (Author)Description:If You Want To Discover The Captivating History Of Wessex And Mercia, Then Keep Reading Two Captivating Manuscripts In One Book: Wessex: A Captivating Guide To An Anglo-Saxon Kingdom Of England And Its Rulers Such As Alfred The Great, Edward The Elder, And Athelstanmercia: A Captivating Guide To An Anglo-Saxon Kingdom Of England And The Invasions Of The Vikings During The 9Th Centurythe Anglo-Saxon Kingdom Of Wessex Was Created Through Conquest By The Germanic Tribe Known As The Gewisse For The Following Five Hundred Years, This Kingdom Went Through Various Transformations Some Even Argue That Those Transformations Were Nothing More Than The Natural Development Of A Society However, While The Other Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms Prospered And Rose To Be A Significant Power In The Region Just To Fall From Grace And Be Consumed In The Events Of The Period, Wessex Pressed On It, Too, Came Close To Its Downfall When It Seemed That Mercia, A Neighboring Kingdom, Would Prevail In The Constant Struggle For Domination However, Wessex Showed That It Could Thrive Even Under The Pressure Of Other, Much Stronger Forces The Kingdom Of Mercia Lasted For More Than Five Hundred Years Such A Long Period Of Time Brought Change To All Aspects Of Mercian Life, And It Is The Role Of History And This Book To Follow That Change Through The Centuries But It Wasn't Just The Kings And Queens That Changed The Events Of The Period Resonated Within Social And Cultural Life, Religious Beliefs, Artistic Expression, And Trade Everything Evolved Under The Patronage Of Mercia Some Of The Topics Covered In Part 1 Of This Book Include: The Transitional Periodthe Creation Of The Kingdom Of Wessexcaedwalla And Ineproblems In The Norththe Expansion Of West Saxon Powerthe Royal Brothersalfred The Great (R 871-886)The Great Heathen Armyedward The Elder (R 899-924)Athelstan (R 924-927 And 927-939)And Much, Much More Some Of The Topics Covered In Part 2 Of This Book Include: The Origins Of Merciathe Builders Of Merciaa New Dynastycourt, Church, Country, And The Peoplethe Vikings Are Comingthe Rise Of Wessexthe Last Queen Of Merciamercia The Earldomand Much, Much More So If You Want To Learn More About Wessex And Mercia, Scroll Up And Click The Add To Cart Button Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:Captivating HistoryPublication Date:2020-06-27Weight:0.82 lbsDimensions:0.57'' H x 9'' L x 6'' WNumber of Pages:250Language:English

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