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Secondhand book for saleRichard Abels.
Alfred the Great: War, Kingship and Culture in Anglo-Saxon England.
Published Harlow: Longman, 1998.
Series: The Medieval World.
ISBN 0582040485;
ISBN-13 9780582040489.
Binding: hardback, stitch bound.
Printed in Singapore.
Size: 144x223x24mm.
Page count: xviii,373pp.
Main language: English.
Overall condition good: this copy has some scuffs and marks on the dustjacket, a bit of wear on its edges and corners; the book itself looks in good order, text appears to be free of marking.
This item £24.50
P&P inc. within the UK
(delivery outside the UK not currently available)Weight without packaging: 554g.
Contents: Alfred’s Wessex; Memories of childhood, 848-58; Scourges of God, 858-68; 'A very great warrior', 869-79; King of the Anglo-Saxons, 890-91; Defence of the realm; Reign of Solomon; Practice of kingship; Triumph & death, 892-99; Conclusion — 'My memory in good works'.
Appendix: authenticity of Asser's Life of Alfred.Illustrations: no
Maps & plans: 9Notes: at foot of page
Tables: no
Genealogies: 1
Chronology: no
Glossary: no
Bibliography: 16pp
Index: yes[BML/A]
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