Æthelred
The Unready
Book • 2017
This book provides a comprehensive and accessible account of King Æthelred's life, challenging the common perception of him as 'ill-counselled' or a failure.
It chronicles his reign and highlights his struggles with the Vikings, placing him within the broader context of England and Europe during the medieval period.
The author, Levi Roach, fills a significant gap in modern historiography by offering a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Æthelred's rule.
It chronicles his reign and highlights his struggles with the Vikings, placing him within the broader context of England and Europe during the medieval period.
The author, Levi Roach, fills a significant gap in modern historiography by offering a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Æthelred's rule.
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