Alfred's Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age

Author:   Ryan Lavelle
Publisher:   Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Volume:   v. 30
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9781843837398


Pages:   400
Publication Date:   19 July 2012
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Ryan Lavelle
Publisher:   Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Imprint:   The Boydell Press
Volume:   v. 30
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781843837398


ISBN 10:   1843837390
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   19 July 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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An important book. SOUTHERN HISTORY Students of Anglo-Saxon culture and warfare will find cause to grab Alfred's Wars off the shelf time and again. It is the most comprehensive treatment of its subject yet published. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY A remarkably inclusive, detailed and wide-ranging account of the state of current scholarship on the subject of later Anglo-Saxon warfare (and) an indispensable overview of historical approaches. MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY As thorough as one could possibly hope, and should become a standard point of reference for future research and teaching on Anglo-Saxon warfare. Essential. CHOICE In respect of the areas covered, the depth of discussion and the review of previous scholarship, this book has few equals. For the study of early medieval warfare, this book provides an exceptionally useful starting point and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every student of the period. Highly recommended! MEDIEVAL WARFARE


Will surely become a go-to guide for those seeking to represent authentic medieval warfare of the period in all its facets, as well as those who want to authoritatively critique such descriptions. MEDIEVALLY SPEAKING The most complete, authoritative insight into the military affairs of Alfred's rule and perfect for a thorough analysis of the warfare that he waged. EUROPEAN REVIEW OF HISTORY An important book. SOUTHERN HISTORY Students of Anglo-Saxon culture and warfare will find cause to grab Alfred's Wars off the shelf time and again. It is the most comprehensive treatment of its subject yet published. JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY A remarkably inclusive, detailed and wide-ranging account of the state of current scholarship on the subject of later Anglo-Saxon warfare (and) an indispensable overview of historical approaches. MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY As thorough as one could possibly hope, and should become a standard point of reference for future research and teaching on Anglo-Saxon warfare. Essential. CHOICE In respect of the areas covered, the depth of discussion and the review of previous scholarship, this book has few equals. For the study of early medieval warfare, this book provides an exceptionally useful starting point and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every student of the period. Highly recommended! MEDIEVAL WARFARE


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RYAN LAVELLE is Professor of Early Medieval History in the Department of History at the University of Winchester.

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