A Great and Terrible King
A Great and Terrible King

Author: Marc Morris

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-03-15

Total Pages: 790

ISBN-13: 1605987468

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The first major biography of a truly formidable king, whose reign was one of the most dramatic and important of the entire Middle Ages, leading to war and conquest on an unprecedented scale. Edward I is familiar to millions as "Longshanks," conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace (in "Braveheart"). Yet that story forms only the final chapter of the king's action-packed life. Earlier, Edward had defeated and killed Simon de Montfort in battle; traveled to the Holy Land; conquered Wales, extinguishing its native rulers and constructing a magnificent chain of castles. He raised the greatest armies of the Middle Ages and summoned the largest parliaments; notoriously, he expelled all the Jews from his kingdom. The longest-lived of England's medieval kings, Edward fathered fifteen children with his first wife, Eleanor of Castile and, after her death, erected the Eleanor Crosses—the grandest funeral monuments ever fashioned for an English monarch. In this book, Marc Morris examines afresh the forces that drove Edward throughout his relentless career: his character, his Christian faith, and his sense of England's destiny—a sense shaped largely by the tales of the legendary King Arthur. Morris also explores the competing reasons that led Edward's opponents (including Robert Bruce) to resist him. The result is a sweeping story, immaculately researched yet compellingly told, and a vivid picture of medieval Britain at the moment when its future was decided.

The Anglo-Saxons
The Anglo-Saxons

Author: Marc Morris

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 164313535X

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A sweeping and original history of the Anglo-Saxons by national bestselling author Marc Morris. Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Grand cities and luxurious villas were deserted and left to crumble, and civil society collapsed into chaos. Into this violent and unstable world came foreign invaders from across the sea, and established themselves as its new masters. The Anglo-Saxons traces the turbulent history of these people across the next six centuries. It explains how their earliest rulers fought relentlessly against each other for glory and supremacy, and then were almost destroyed by the onslaught of the vikings. It explores how they abandoned their old gods for Christianity, established hundreds of churches and created dazzlingly intricate works of art. It charts the revival of towns and trade, and the origins of a familiar landscape of shires, boroughs and bishoprics. It is a tale of famous figures like King Offa, Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor, but also features a host of lesser known characters - ambitious queens, revolutionary saints, intolerant monks and grasping nobles. Through their remarkable careers we see how a new society, a new culture and a single unified nation came into being. Drawing on a vast range of original evidence - chronicles, letters, archaeology and artefacts - renowned historian Marc Morris illuminates a period of history that is only dimly understood, separates the truth from the legend, and tells the extraordinary story of how the foundations of England were laid.

Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland
Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland

Author: Bryan Sykes

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2007-12-17

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0393079783

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From the best-selling author of The Seven Daughters of Eve, a perfect book for anyone interested in the genetic history of Britain, Ireland, and America. One of the world's leading geneticists, Bryan Sykes has helped thousands find their ancestry in the British Isles. Saxons, Vikings, and Celts, which resulted from a systematic ten-year DNA survey of more than 10,000 volunteers, traces the true genetic makeup of the British Isles and its descendants, taking readers from the Pontnewydd cave in North Wales to the resting place of the Red Lady of Paviland and the tomb of King Arthur. This illuminating guide provides a much-needed introduction to the genetic history of the people of the British Isles and their descendants throughout the world.

History of the Anglo-Saxons, from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest
History of the Anglo-Saxons, from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest

Author: Thomas Miller

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-10-20

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13:

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Thomas Miller's 'History of the Anglo-Saxons, from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the Anglo-Saxon era in England. Written in a detailed and informative style, the book explores the political, social, and cultural developments of the period, providing valuable insights into this important chapter of English history. Miller's narrative is engaging and thought-provoking, offering readers a deeper understanding of the key events and figures that shaped the Anglo-Saxon legacy. His attention to detail and scholarly approach make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history. Thomas Miller, a respected historian and expert in Anglo-Saxon studies, brings his wealth of knowledge and passion for the subject to this seminal work. His dedication to researching and documenting this period shines through in the detailed analysis and compelling storytelling found within the pages of this book. I highly recommend 'History of the Anglo-Saxons' to history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of England's medieval past.

Britain After Rome
Britain After Rome

Author: Robin Fleming

Publisher: Penguin Global

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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The enormous hoard of beautiful gold military objects found in 2009 in a field in Staffordshire has focused huge attention on the mysterious world of 7th and 8th century Britain. This book discusses the tumultuous centuries between the departure of the Roman legions and the arrival of Norman invaders nearly seven centuries later.