How Long to Read The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 by Paul Hill

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Description

In this compelling military and political history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Paul Hill explores England's birth amidst the devastation and fury of the Danish invasions of the ninth century. He provides insight into the English response to the new challenges of warfare in these years of turbulence and danger.Alfred the Great, youngest son of King Æthelwulf, took control of the last surviving Anglo-Saxon kingdom, bringing Wessex and the 'English' parts of Mercia together into a new 'Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons'. This is a story of betrayal and of vengeance, of turncoat oath-breakers and loyal commanders, of battles fought and won against the odds.But above all, this is the story of how England came into being.Warfare in Alfred's England changed from attritional set-piece battles to a grander strategic concern. This is explored, demonstrating how defense-in-depth fortification networks were built across the resurgent kingdom in the wake of Alfred's victory at Edington in 878. The arrival of new Danish armies into England in the 890s would lead to campaigns quite unlike those of the Great Heathen Army of the previous generation.This is a human, as well as a military story: how a king demonstrated his right to rule was important. Alfred sought to secure the succession on his son Edward, who led his own forces as a young man in the 890s. But not everybody was happy in Alfred's England. Despite the ever-present threat from the Danes, the greatest challenge facing Alfred arose from his own kin, centered deep in the heart of ancient Wessex. Alfred knew very well that his was not the only branch of the family who claimed a right to rule.

How long is The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899?

The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 by Paul Hill is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899?

The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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