The First King of England by David Woodman

The First King of England by David Woodman

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The First King of England is a foundational biography of thelstan (d. 939), the early medieval king whose territorial conquests and shrewd statesmanship united the peoples, languages, and cultures that would come to be known as the 'kingdom of the English'.

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The First King of England by David Woodman

The First King of England is a foundational biography of thelstan (d. 939), the early medieval king whose territorial conquests and shrewd statesmanship united the peoples, languages, and cultures that would come to be known as the 'kingdom of the English'.
David Woodman is Professor and Fellow in History at Robinson College, University of Cambridge. His books include Edward the Confessor: The Sainted King and The Chronicle of John of Worcester, Volume IV: “Chronicula.” X: @DavidWoodman45 Bluesky: @davidwoodman45.bsky.social
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ISBN 13 9780691249490
ISBN 10 0691249490
Title The First King of England
Author David Woodman
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Princeton University Press
Year published 2025-09-02
Number of pages 344
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