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Sarah Foot (1) (1961–)

Autor de Æthelstan: The First King of England

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7+ Obras 238 Miembros 1 Reseña

Sobre El Autor

Sarah Foot is Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Christ Church, Oxford.
Créditos de la imagen: Oxford University Faculty of Theology

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Etiquetado

Conocimiento común

Fecha de nacimiento
1961-02-23
Género
female
Nacionalidad
UK
Relaciones
Foot, M. R. D. (father)

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Why is it that us Brits remember our defeat at the hands of the Normans, but seem to have largely forgotten the West Saxon ruling dynasty who effectively made England?
Alfred is at best remembered for burning the cakes in the popular imagination, not for his laws, educational reforms, or victories against the Vikings.
His daughter 'the Lady of the Mercians' was until recently all but unknown to many- despite being the first woman to rule a kingdom in her own right, 600 years before Elizabeth.

Athelstan seems to be another largely forgotten ruler, yet his rule and achievements resulted in him being dubbed 'the English Charlemagne'.
A timely biography, rather academic, but recommended for anyone who wants to know about the First King of England.
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Medievalgirl | Oct 4, 2016 |

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Obras
7
También por
3
Miembros
238
Popularidad
#95,270
Valoración
3.9
Reseñas
1
ISBNs
31

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