The Earls of Mercia
| Author | : Stephen David Baxter |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 382 |
| Release | : 2007-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199230983 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199230986 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Earls of Mercia by : Stephen David Baxter
Download or read book The Earls of Mercia written by Stephen David Baxter and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-12-06 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the family of Ealdorman Leofwine, which retained power throughout an extraordinary period of political and dynastic upheaval, Stephen Baxter reassesses fundamental elements of late Anglo-Saxon government and society, offering a fresh interpretation of the structure of the late Anglo-Saxon polity and the origins of the Norman Conquest.
