An important study of the emergence of the kingdom of England in the first half of the 10th century. This book is concerned with aspects of the revival of Engli

Fresh assessments of Edgar's reign, reappraising key elements using documentary, coin, and pictorial evidence.

Edgar, youngest son of King Edmund of Wessex, became ruler of a united England in 959. Although he became known as Edgar "the Peaceable," he ruled his country w

The powerful and innovative King AEthelstan reigned only briefly (924-939), yet his achievements during those eventful fifteen years changed the course of Engli