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Fortifications in Wessex, c. 800-1066 (Osprey Fortress, No. 14)

Fortifications in Wessex, c. 800-1066 (Osprey Fortress, No. 14) Soft cover - 2003

by Lavelle, Ryan

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UK: Osprey, 2003. 2nd Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Spedaliere, D. & S.S. Second printing. Minor ink marks on front cover. 2003 Soft Cover. 64 pp. The defence of the 9th-century kingdom of Wessex under King Alfred against the 'Great Viking Army' is one of the major military achievements of Early Medieval history. While the guerrilla warfare in the Somerset marshes and the battle of Edington are characteristic of Alfred's military abilities, his definitive physical achievement was a series of some 30 well-structured fortifications (known as burhs) across the kingdom. Many of these fortifications survive to this day and some were even reinforced to stand up to German tanks in the expected invasion of 1940. This title describes their beginnings in the turbulent early years of Alfred's reign as well as their subsequent development and use.
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  • Title Fortifications in Wessex, c. 800-1066 (Osprey Fortress, No. 14)
  • Author Lavelle, Ryan
  • Illustrator Spedaliere, D. & S.S
  • Binding Soft Cover
  • Edition 2nd Printing
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Osprey, UK
  • Date 2003
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2341733
  • ISBN 9781841766393 / 1841766399
  • Weight 0.46 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.79 x 7.28 x 0.21 in (24.87 x 18.49 x 0.53 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
    • Cultural Region: British
  • Dewey Decimal Code 623.194

From the publisher

Ryan Lavelle has written on numerous aspects of Anglo-Saxon life and politics, including a study of the reign of Aethelred II 'the Unready'. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and currently lectures at King Alfred's College, Winchester.

First line

In an entry for the year 789, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle recorded the first of what was to be a series of attacks on the kingdom of Wessex.

About the author

Ryan Lavelle has written on numerous aspects of Anglo-Saxon life and politics, including a study of the reign of Aethelred II 'the Unready'. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and currently lectures at King Alfred's College, Winchester.

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