Warrior
A Life of War in Anglo-Saxon Britain
Published on 7. May 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-78378-443-1 (ISBN)
Description
Warrior tells the story of forgotten man, a man whose bones were found in an Anglo-Saxon graveyard at Bamburgh castle in Northumberland. It is the story of a violent time when Britain was defining itself in waves of religious fervour, scattered tribal expansion and terrible bloodshed; it is the story of the fighting class, men apart, defined in life and death by their experiences on the killing field; it is an intricate and riveting narrative of survival and adaptation set in the stunning political and physical landscapes of medieval England.
Warrior is a classic of British history, a landmark of popular archaeology, and a must-read for anyone interested in the story of where we've come from.
Warrior is a classic of British history, a landmark of popular archaeology, and a must-read for anyone interested in the story of where we've come from.
Reviews / Votes
Imaginatively constructed within a story of love and hate, war and peace, Christianity and paganism, scientific insights and intuitive guesswork, the authors paint a vivid picture of the wider world surrounding northern England some thirteen hundred years ago -- Ian Ralston, Abercromby Professor of Archaeology, Edinburgh University * The Archaeology of Britain * It is said that the dead cannot speak: Albert and Gething prove that wrong in this masterly tale of investigation, heroism and discovery that follows from the discovery of the bones of one man near the coast of Northumbria. With the aid of meticulous research and the latest scientific and archaeological advances this book brings together flawed archaeologists, traitorous kings and political saints into one accessible tale. Albert and Gething are a great team, throwing a startling new light on the so-called Dark Ages. A triumphant exploration of a time when the future of the British Isles was at stake -- Justin Hill Enthralling... riveting, brilliantly written -- Editor's Choice * Bookseller * Evocative... A beguiling account of the region's past... Albert and Gething's deft storytelling weaves in imaginative vignettes to fill in contextual detail... impressively diverse... Well-crafted... an intriguing and very enjoyable read * Minerva * Elegantly written... Refreshing... Compelling... Fascinating... There is a great deal to recommend in the book both as a re-telling of an exciting history and an intriguing insight into the world of archaeology * Hexham Local History Society * A compelling account... A very enjoyable read * Sorted magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78378-443-1 (9781783784431)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Edoardo Albert is a writer from London. Paul Gething is the lead archaeologist at the renowned Bamburgh castle dig. They are the authors of Northumbria: The Lost Kingdom.