


Paperback
Published: 22nd April 1998
ISBN: 9780718518561
Number Of Pages: 256
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.
Foreword | |
List of Illustrations | |
Acknowledgements | |
Introduction | p. 1 |
A Period of Transition, Wessex c. 400-c. 600 | p. 8 |
The Creation of Wessex, c. 600-802 | p. 52 |
Wessex and England, 802-1066 | p. 94 |
The Spread of Christianity, 400-800 | p. 149 |
Renewal and Redirection: the West Saxon Church 800-1066 | p. 192 |
Social Structure and Rural Life | p. 240 |
Trade and the Growth of Towns | p. 291 |
Epilogue | p. 325 |
Abbreviations | p. 329 |
Bibliography | p. 331 |
Index | p. 358 |
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ISBN: 9780718518561
ISBN-10: 071851856X
Series: Studies in the Early History of Britain
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 22nd April 1998
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24
x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.61
Edition Number: 1