Essay on the Life and Institutions of Offa, King of Mercia, A.D. 755-794

By Henry MacKenzie

Book Overview

A concise, unflinching doorway into offa's world: a life told with steady attention to governance, faith, and the woven fabric of Mercian power. This book offers a clear, immersive portrait grounded in historical biography and antiquarian study, bringing early medieval history to life through the reign of a king who shaped Anglo-Saxon Britain. It surveys kingship, governance, and the institutions that bound church and realm, while tracing the enduring patterns of empire and identity that scientists, students, and curious readers alike seek. More than a straightforward chronicle, it is a vivid exploration of the politics, culture, and daily life that defined 8th-century Mercia. Its significance rests not only in the archival heft but in the way Mackenzie's narrative invites reappraisal: a bridge between classic scholarship and contemporary curiosity, valuable to history students, university library collections, and lovers of medieval English monarchy. The prose balances accessible, human storytelling with rigorous context, making it ideal for casual readers drawn to the era and for seasoned collectors seeking a careful curation of Anglo Saxon studies. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for those exploring offa governance and institutions, Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the life of a formative Anglo-Saxon king.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354943675
• ISBN13: 9789354943676
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"