The First Kingdom by Max Adams
An investigation of the obscure centuries that followed the departure of the Romans from Britain.
Not just a valuable book, but a distinctive one as well -- Tom Holland, Sunday Times
An engagingly written exploration of these 'fragments', synthesising archaeological and historical research from the last four decades, and applying a critical eye to traditional narratives passed down by medieval chroniclers and later accounts * Current World Archaeology *
A remarkable tapestry in which are woven the diverse threads of archaeology, topography, folklore, linguistics, and culture to create a panorama of Early Medieval Britain and its place in the context of European history -- Seán Beattie, Donegal Annual
'A worthy synthesis of what little we know' Gerard de Groot, The Times-- Gerard de Groot, The Times
A fascinating picture of Britain's new-found independence * This England *
He writes with empathy and sensitivity in this distinctive and valuable book * Sunday Times *
An engagingly written exploration of these 'fragments', synthesising archaeological and historical research from the last four decades, and applying a critical eye to traditional narratives passed down by medieval chroniclers and later accounts * Current World Archaeology *
A remarkable tapestry in which are woven the diverse threads of archaeology, topography, folklore, linguistics, and culture to create a panorama of Early Medieval Britain and its place in the context of European history -- Seán Beattie, Donegal Annual
'A worthy synthesis of what little we know' Gerard de Groot, The Times-- Gerard de Groot, The Times
A fascinating picture of Britain's new-found independence * This England *
He writes with empathy and sensitivity in this distinctive and valuable book * Sunday Times *
Max Adams is a writer, archaeologist and woodsman whose work explores themes of landscape, knowledge and human connectedness with the earth. He is the author of Admiral Collingwood, Aelfred's Britain, Trees of Life, the bestselling The King in the North and In the Land of Giants. He has lived and worked in the North-East of England since 1993.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781788543484 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788543483 |
| Title | The First Kingdom |
| Author | Max Adams |
| Series | The Founders Of Britain Quartet |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2021-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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