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

By Chip Colquhoun

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?In this fantastically illustrated book, 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: 075098242X
• ISBN13: 9780750982429
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6