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Edward the Elder: King of the Anglo-Saxons, Forgotten Son of Alfred
Edward the Elder: King of the Anglo-Saxons, Forgotten Son of Alfred
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Edward the Elder, the forgotten son of Alfred the Great, succeeded to the kingdom of Wessex and played a significant role in Anglo-Saxon history. He was a skilled military strategist and commander, a strong and stable ruler, and the most powerful figure of the early tenth century. His military successes, including conquering the southern Danelaw, secured the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and laid the foundation for the nation-state of England. His contribution deserves to be recognized and a new assessment of his reign is overdue.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2019
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Edward the Elder, the successor to Alfred the Great, assumed the throne of Wessex. However, his contemporaries and subsequent historians often overlooked his reign, to varying degrees. He is often referred to as the forgotten son of Alfred. It is time to reassess Edward's contribution to Anglo-Saxon history and acknowledge his significance. He demonstrated remarkable abilities in consolidating and expanding upon the advancements achieved by his father. His efforts laid the groundwork for the eventual unification of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and the formation of the nation-state of England.
The aftermath of Edward's reign in English medieval history was directly shaped by his military triumphs. He was a skilled military strategist and commander, exhibiting strength and stability as a ruler and administrator. During the early tenth century, he emerged as the most influential figure. Alongside his renowned sister, Æthelflæd, Edward constructed fortresses to safeguard against Viking invasions. He successfully conquered the southern Danelaw, solidifying his dominance and expanding his kingdom.
Edward should be recognized as a great Anglo-Saxon king in his own right, worthy of comparison with every English monarch throughout the millennium since his reign. His legacy deserves to be reevaluated and celebrated, as he played a pivotal role in shaping the course of English history.
Weight: 594g
Dimension: 242 x 162 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445684772
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