Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Viking Great Army that swept through England between AD 865 and 878 altered the course of British history. Since the late 8th century, Viking raids on the British Isles had been a regular feature of life, but the winter of 865 saw a fundamental shift that would change the political, economic and social landscape forever. Instead of making quick smash-and-grab summer raids for silver and slaves, Vikings now remained in England for the winter and became immersed in its communities. Some settled permanently, acquiring land and forming a new hybrid Anglo-Scandinavian culture. The Viking army was here to stay. Its presence was a catalyst for new towns and new industries, while transformations in power politics would ultimately see the rise of King Alfred the Great and make Wessex the pre-eminent kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Drawing on the most up-to-date discoveries and the latest scientific techniques, the authors' recent research at the Viking Great Army's winter camp at Torksey in Lincolnshire has revolutionized what we know about its size, activities and social makeup, as has the wealth of newly recovered evidence from metal-detectorists. Unfolding like a great detective story, this account traces the movements of the Great Army across the country, piecing together a new picture of Viking Age England in unprecedented detail, from swords, coins, jewelry and the burials of great warriors to the everyday objects that ordinary farmers and craftsmen discarded. It is the definitive story of a vital period in British history. With 107 illustrations, 27 in colour The definitive account of the notorious Viking Great Army that swept through Britain between AD 865 and 880. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780500022016

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The Viking Great Army and the Making of England

Hadley, Dawn M. & Julian D. Richards

Published by Thames & Hudson (2021)

ISBN 10: 0500022011 ISBN 13: 9780500022016

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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. The Viking Great Army that swept through England between 865 and 878 CE altered the course of British history. Since the late 8th century, Viking raids on the British Isles had been a regular feature of life, but the winter of 865 saw a fundamental shift that would change the political, economic, and social landscape forever. The Vikings remained in England for the winter and became immersed in its communities. Some settled permanently, acquiring land and forming a new hybrid Anglo-Scandinavian culture. The Viking army was here to stay. Its presence was a catalyst for new towns and new industries, while transformations in power politics would ultimately see the rise of King Alfred the Great and make Wessex the pre-eminent kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England. Drawing on the most up-to-date discoveries and the latest scientific techniques, the authors' recent research at the Viking Great Army's winter camp, as well as a wealth of newly recovered evidence from metal-detectorists, has revolutionized what we know about the camp's size, activities, and social makeup. Unfolding like a great detective story, this account traces the movements of the Great Army across the country, piecing together a new picture of Viking Age England in unprecedented detail; from swords, coins, jewelry, and the burials of great warriors to the everyday objects that farmers and craftsmen discarded. It is the definitive story of a vital period in British history. Seller Inventory # 002028