Aethelstan: The First King of England

by Sarah Foot

Book Overview

The powerful and innovative King thelstan reigned only briefly (924-939), yet his achievements during those eventful fifteen years changed the course of English history. He won spectacular military victories (most notably at Brunanburh), forged unprecedented political connections across Europe, and succeeded in creating the first unified kingdom of the English. To claim for him the title of first English monarch is no exaggeration.

In this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300187718
• ISBN13: 9780300187717
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"