Sarah Foot (1) (1961–)
Auteur de Æthelstan: The First King of England
Pour les autres auteurs qui s'appellent Sarah Foot, voyez la page de désambigüisation.
A propos de l'auteur
Sarah Foot is Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Christ Church, Oxford.
Crédit image: Oxford University Faculty of Theology
Séries
Œuvres de Sarah Foot
The Oxford History of Historical Writing: Volume 2: 400-1400 (2012) — Directeur de publication — 21 exemplaires
Oeuvres associées
The Haskins Society Journal: Studies in Medieval History Volume 24 2012 (2013) — Contributeur — 4 exemplaires
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Date de naissance
- 1961-02-23
- Sexe
- female
- Nationalité
- UK
- Relations
- Foot, M. R. D. (father)
Membres
Critiques
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 7
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- 3
- Membres
- 240
- Popularité
- #94,569
- Évaluation
- 3.9
- Critiques
- 1
- ISBN
- 31
Alfred is at best remembered for burning the cakes in the popular imagination, not for his laws, educational reforms, or victories against the Vikings.
His daughter 'the Lady of the Mercians' was until recently all but unknown to many- despite being the first woman to rule a kingdom in her own right, 600 years before Elizabeth.
Athelstan seems to be another largely forgotten ruler, yet his rule and achievements resulted in him being dubbed 'the English Charlemagne'.
A timely biography, rather academic, but recommended for anyone who wants to know about the First King of England.… (plus d'informations)