Wessex

Author : Barbara Yorke
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1995-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780567244208

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Wessex by Barbara Yorke Pdf

Wessex is central to the study of early medieval English history; it was the dynasty which created the kingdom of England. This volume uses archaeological and place-name evidence to present an authoritative account of the most significant of the English Kingdoms.

Author : Ryan Lavelle,Simon Roffey
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782979326

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Danes in Wessex by Ryan Lavelle,Simon Roffey Pdf

There have been many studies of the Scandinavians in Britain, but this is the first collection of essays to be devoted solely to their engagement with Wessex. New work on the early Middle Ages, not least the excavations of mass graves associated with the Viking Age in Dorset and Oxford, drew attention to the gaps in our understanding of the wider impact of Scandinavians in areas of Britain not traditionally associated with them. Here, a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to the problems of their study is presented. While there may not have been the same degree of impact, discernible particularly in place-names and archaeology, as in those areas of Britain which had substantial influxes of Scandinavian settlers, Wessex was a major theater of the Viking wars in the reigns of Alfred and Æthelred Unræd. Two major topics, the Viking wars and the Danish landowning elite, figure strongly in this collection but are shown not to be the sole reasons for the presence of Danes, or items associated with them, in Wessex. Multidisciplinary approaches evoke Vikings and Danes not just through the written record, but through their impact on real and imaginary landscapes and via the objects they owned or produced. The papers raise wider questions too, such as when did aggressive Vikings morph into more acceptable Danes, and what issues of identity were there for natives and incomers in a province whose founders were believed to have also come from North Sea areas, if not from parts of Denmark itself? Readers can continue for themselves aspects of these broader debates that will be stimulated by this fascinating and significant series of studies by both established scholars and new researchers.

Author : Clive Holland,Walter Tyndale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Dorset (England)
ISBN : UCAL:B4573263

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Wessex by Clive Holland,Walter Tyndale Pdf

Author : Barry Cunliffe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317871613

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Wessex to 1000 AD by Barry Cunliffe Pdf

Wessex -- the ancient counties of Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire -- is remarkable for its economic and social cohesion as a region, and for the extraordinary wealth of its ancient remains. In this authoritative survey, Barry Cunliffe sets the great monuments and famous sites in their full cultural context. His chief concern, however, is to interpret the landscape of the region, and the people who over so many centuries created it. In his hands it becomes an archaeological artefact as eloquent as Avebury and Stonehenge themselves.

Author : Kevin Smith
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445693835

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North Wessex Diesels by Kevin Smith Pdf

Stunning previously unpublished images of diesel locomotives on the railways of this picturesque area.

Author : Thomas Hardy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Wessex (England)
ISBN : OSU:32435053919106

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Wessex Tales ... by Thomas Hardy Pdf

Author : Edric Holmes
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9791041982790

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Wanderings In Wessex by Edric Holmes Pdf

"Embark on a poetic and introspective journey through the landscapes of Wessex with Edric Holmes in 'Wanderings in Wessex.' Penned in the early 20th century, this travel narrative is a soulful exploration of the author's wanderings, capturing the essence of the English region known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. As Holmes wanders through the charming villages and rolling hills, he unfolds tales of nature's beauty, architectural marvels, and the timeless spirit of Wessex. 'Wanderings in Wessex' is more than a travelogue; it's a literary reflection on the profound connection between the land and the human spirit. Join Holmes on this lyrical expedition where each page reveals a new facet of Wessex's allure, making 'Wanderings in Wessex' an essential read for those captivated by tales of introspective travel and the timeless landscapes of England."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Thomas Hardy's Wessex Scene by Anonim Pdf

Author : Andrew Radford
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780826439680

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Mapping the Wessex Novel by Andrew Radford Pdf

Considers four regional writers and their complex relationship with concepts of space and place at a time of seismic social change. >

Author : Thomas Hardy
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 4054 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788027241286

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Wessex Tales Series: 18 Novels & Stories (Complete Collection) by Thomas Hardy Pdf

This ebook collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Wessex Novels and Tales of Thomas Hardy are set in the south and southwest of England, in the area Hardy named "Wessex" after the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom that existed in this part of that country prior to the unification of England by Æthelstan. These tales depict strong characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances. Wessex Novels: Under the Greenwood Tree Far from the Madding Crowd The Return of the Native The Mayor of Casterbridge The Woodlanders Tess of the d'Urbervilles Jude the Obscure A Pair of Blue Eyes The Trumpet-Major Two on a Tower The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid The Well-Beloved Wessex Tales: An Imaginative Woman The Three Strangers The Withered Arm Fellow-Townsmen Interlopers at the Knap The Distracted Preacher Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. His most famous novels include Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure.

Author : Bruce Corbett
Publisher : Bruce Corbett
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Southern Journey by Bruce Corbett Pdf

Ambrose and his friends flee for their lives from imperial Constantinople. The Grand Chamberlain wants them dead, and has dispatched an admiral and a fleet to dispose of them. The prince hopes to return to his native Wessex. Caught by pirates, they are enslaved on Crete, but manage to cause a slave rebellion and escape to Alexandria. The Byzantine fleet follows, and Ambrose is forced to flee across all of North Africa. They are forced to fight mercenaries, Tuareg raiders, and the open desert. Finally, a Muslim slave trader sneaks them into southern Italy, but even there the chase is far from over. Historical novel, action, Byzantium, North Africa, Alexandria, ambrose, polonius, prince of wessex, byzantium, byzantine empire, crete

Author : Edric Holmes
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:8596547508700

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Wanderings in Wessex. An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter by Edric Holmes Pdf

"Wanderings in Wessex. An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter" by Edric Holmes. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Bruce Corbett
Publisher : Bruce Corbett
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Ambrose, Prince of Wessex; Gretchen, Future Princess by Bruce Corbett Pdf

The betrothed of Ambrose, bastard prince of Wessex, is kidnapped by Welsh brigands, and then a raiding party of Norse pirates. With the army of Wessex at his back, Ambrose attacks a Welsh coastal stronghold, only to find that Gretchen never made it there. He then travels to Ireland. There he meets a strange ally, and together, they work their way to the Norse stronghold where Gretchen is held. Rebuffed and then threatened by the Jarl who holds her captive, he escapes and flees northward. With the aid of a Viking prince, he obtains two ships and trains Saxon ship crews so he can intercept and free his love. Vikings, Saxons, Irish, adventure, Love, military, Welsh, Vikings in Ireland, polonius, ambrose, dublin

Author : Francis Goldie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Christian saints
ISBN : OXFORD:590423704

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Saints of Wessex and Wiltshire by Francis Goldie Pdf

Author : Steve Davison
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781783628858

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Walking in the North Wessex Downs by Steve Davison Pdf

30 walking routes exploring the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The routes are between 7 and 20km through this peaceful rolling chalk landscape and cover parts of four counties: Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire, with walks to reach the highest point in each one.