Penda, Heathen King of Mercia
Author | : Pete Jennings |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 2013-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 1505299756 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781505299755 |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Download or read book Penda, Heathen King of Mercia written by Pete Jennings and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to gather the fragmentary sources on this dynamic 7th century warrior king, who expanded his territory with war craft and politics in a time of great upheaval. The tale is told within the context of Anglo Saxon culture: food, costume, law, housing, finance, slavery and the competing Pagan & Christian religions.