Anglo Saxons And Vikings

Author : Anne Rooney
Publisher : Badger Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781784649050

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Anglo Saxons and Vikings by Anne Rooney Pdf

Nearly 1300 years ago, Britain was a collection of small kingdoms ruled by the Anglo-Saxons and Celts. Then the Vikings came. Fierce invaders, they caused chaos through repeated raids over hundreds of years. Many settled in Britain. Find out how the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings lived together until the Norman Conquest in 1066 changed everything again. Made for the KS2 History curriculum, these eight titles are packed with amazing historical facts and inspiring images. These handy guides explore the distant past, surviving historical evidence and the impact of our ancestors on our lives today.

Author : Hazel Maskell,Abigail Wheatley
Publisher : History of Britain
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1409599663

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The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings by Hazel Maskell,Abigail Wheatley Pdf

Library Friendly Edition of original- A fascinating account of how Britain emerged from the Dark Ages, from bloodshed on the battlefield and kings in crisis, to monks and murder.

Author : Tore Skeie
Publisher : Pushkin Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782278351

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The Wolf Age by Tore Skeie Pdf

“Skeie’s account of ruthless conflict, political intrigue, and diplomatic machinations reads like a real-life Game of Thrones—without the dragons. Medieval history buffs will be riveted.” --Publishers Weekly Thrilling history provides a new perspective on the Viking-Anglo Saxon conflicts and brings the bloody period vividly to life, perfect for fans of Dan Jones The first major book on Vikings by a Scandinavian author to be published in English, The Wolf Age reframes the struggle for a North Sea empire and puts readers in the mindset of Vikings, providing new insight into their goals, values, and what they chose to live and die for. Tore Skeie ("Norway's Most Important Young Historian") takes readers on a thrilling journey through the bloody shared history of England and Scandinavia, and on across early medieval Europe, from the wild Norwegian fjords to the wealthy cities of Muslim Andalusia. Warfare, plotting, backstabbing and bribery abound as Skeie skillfully weaves sagas and skaldic poetry with breathless dramatization as he entertainingly brings the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons to vivid life. In the eleventh century, the rulers of the lands surrounding the North Sea are all hungry for power. To get power they need soldiers, to get soldiers they need silver, and to get silver there is no better way than war and plunder. This vicious cycle draws all the lands of the north into a brutal struggle for supremacy and survival that will shatter kingdoms and forge an empire…

Author : Ben Hubbard,Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 9781474755009

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The Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans by Ben Hubbard,Anita Ganeri Pdf

Author : Haydn Middleton
Publisher : Heinemann
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0431102090

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Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings in Britain by Haydn Middleton Pdf

James Coleman has emerged in recent years as one of the most important artists of visual postmodernism. His work has transformed critical debates about the status of the image in contemporary culture and influenced an entire generation of younger artists in ways that have not yet been fully acknowledged. Until recently, Coleman has enjoyed relatively little critical attention - in part because of his refusal to comment on his projects or to allow his work to be reconstructed outside of the context of its exhibition.

Author : Tim Clarkson
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781907909252

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Strathclyde and the Anglo-Saxons in the Viking Age by Tim Clarkson Pdf

This book traces the history of relations between the kingdom of Strathclyde and Anglo-Saxon England in the Viking period of the ninth to eleventh centuries AD. It puts the spotlight on the North Britons or 'Cumbrians', an ancient people whose kings ruled from a power-base at Govan on the western side of present-day Glasgow. In the tenth century, these kings extended their rule southward from Clydesdale to the southern shore of the Solway Firth, bringing their language and culture to a region that had been in English hands for more than two hundred years. They played a key role in many of the great political events of the time, whether leading their armies in battle or forging treaties to preserve a fragile peace. Their extensive realm, which was also known as 'Cumbria', was eventually conquered by the Scots, but is still remembered today in the name of an English county. How this county acquired the name of a long-vanished kingdom centred on the River Clyde is one of the topics covered in this book.It is part of a wider history that forms an important chapter in the story of how England and Scotland emerged from the early medieval period or 'Dark Ages' as the countries we know today.

Author : Gareth Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472818331

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Viking Warrior vs Anglo-Saxon Warrior by Gareth Williams Pdf

In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to their settlement in the north of the country, but the tide of war ebbed and flowed until the final Anglo-Saxon victory before the Norman Conquest. Using stunning artwork, this book examines in detail three battles between the two deadly foes: Ashdown in 871 which involved the future Alfred the Great; Maldon in 991 where an Anglo-Saxon army sought to counter a renewed Viking threat; and Stamford Bridge in 1066, in which King Harold Godwinesson abandoned his preparations to repel the expected Norman invasion in order to fight off Harald Hard-Counsel of Norway. Drawing upon historical accounts from both English and Scandinavian sources and from archaeological evidence, Gareth Williams presents a detailed comparison of the weaponry, tactics, strategies and underlying military organization of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and considers the developments which took place on both sides in the two centuries of Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England.

Author : Paul Cavill
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 9780007104024

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Vikings by Paul Cavill Pdf

The turn of the first millennium in Anglo-Saxon England was a time of raiding and settlement. This is the story of how the Church and the law worked together to turn back and tame the invaders, bringing heart to their people.

Author : Ed West
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 1510773606

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Saxons vs. Vikings by Ed West Pdf

A witty and concise look at the beginnings of English history, when the nation consolidated after clashes between the Saxons and invading Vikings--now in paperback! In 871, three of England's four kingdoms were overrun by Vikings, the ruthless, all-conquering Scandinavian raiders who terrorized early medieval Europe. With the Norsemen murdering one king with arrows and torturing another to death by ripping out his lungs, the prospects that faced the kingdom of Wessex were bleak. Worse still, the Saxons were now led by a young man barely out of his teens who was more interested in God than fighting. Yet within a decade Alfred—the only English king known as the Great—had driven the Vikings out of half of England, and his children and grandchildren would unite the country a few years later. This period, popular with fans of television shows such as Vikings and The Last Kingdom, saw the creation of England as a nation-state, with Alfred laying down the first national law code, establishing an education system and building cities. Saxons vs. Vikings also covers the period before Alfred, including ancient Britain, the Roman occupation, and the Dark Ages, explaining important historical episodes such as Boudicca, King Arthur, and Beowulf. Perfect for newcomers to the subject, this is the second title in the new A Very, Very Short History of England series. If you’re trying to understand England and its history in the most informative and entertaining way possible, this is the place to start.

Author : Cath Senker
Publisher : Wayland
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 0750271752

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The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings by Cath Senker Pdf

Important historical themes such as family life, entertainment and work are illustrated by fascinating and relevant photographs.

Author : Henry Loyn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995-02-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780631187110

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The Vikings in Britain by Henry Loyn Pdf

Drawing from recent archaeological and linguistic evidence, as well as more traditional literary and narrative sources, the author distinguishes between the initial phase of migrations in the ninth and tenth centuries, and the secondary period of settlement up to c. 1100 AD. He emphasizes, too, the differences in nature and intensity of the Viking impact on the societies that were slowly developing into the historic kingdoms of England and Scotland, and the more complex political structures of Wales and Ireland. Throughout the book, the effects of the Scandinavian invasions on Britain are set within the wider European context.

Author : Bryan Sykes
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780393079784

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Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland by Bryan Sykes Pdf

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.

Author : Donald Scragg
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752496405

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Return of the Vikings by Donald Scragg Pdf

On a day in August, one thousand years ago, a fleet of ninety viking ships sailed into the estuary of the Blackwater river, Essex. Fresh from the ravage of Ipswich, under the command of the king of Denmark, they were intent no doubt on the rich spoils to be had from the royal Mint of Maldon. This is a history of the battle of Maldon.

Author : Claire Throp
Publisher : Raintree
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781406291193

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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England by Claire Throp Pdf

The Viking and Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England is a fascinating account of British history from a period that begins when the Vikings arrived and attacked Lindisfarne in 793, through to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, when the Normans were victorious. The book describes the Viking raids and invasions, the resistance by Alfred the Great and Athelstan, first king of England, and details the daily lives of Anglo-Saxons living there, including how their art, religion and daily life shaped British culture. Find out more about Edward the Confessor, Guthrum, and Aethelflaed and how the Norse and Anglo-Saxon languages of this time have survive in the current English language in this amazing history of early British life.

Author : Captivating History
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1637168470

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The Vikings and Anglo-Saxons for Kids by Captivating History Pdf

Learn about the most significant Vikings and raids! You'll also explore the Anglo-Saxon people from Northern Germany!