Who Made England?: The Saxon-Viking Race to Create a Country

By Chip Colquhoun

Book Overview

Did you know English people were around before the country of England was invented? It's true: just over 1,000 years ago, English people lived in several smaller countries all over the island of Britain. A Saxon king called Alfred is famous for starting to bring these countries together--but who finished the job? Another Saxon king? A monk? Or was it . . . a Viking? Storyteller Chip Colquhoun explores fact and folklore to see what they tell us about the birth of a country. After enjoying these tales of deadly battles, singing kings and miraculous queens, can you work out who made England?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 075099374X
• ISBN13: 9780750993746
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6