Who Made England? The Saxon-Viking Race to Create a Country
Synopsis
Did you know English people were around before the country of England was invented?It’s true: just over 1,000 years ago, English people lived in several smaller countries all over the island of Britain. A Saxon king called Alfred is famous for starting to bring these countries together – but who finished the job? Another Saxon king? A monk? Or was it... a Viking?
In this fantastically illustrated book, storyteller Chip Colquhoun explores fact and folklore to see what they tell us about the birth of a country. After enjoying these tales of deadly battles, singing kings and miraculous queens, can you work out Who Made England?
Book details
- Author:
- Chip Colquhoun
- ISBN:
- 9780750983013
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780750993746, 9780750982429
- Publisher:
- The History Press Limited
- Pages:
- 192
- Reading age:
- 7-11
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2020-08-20
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2017
- Copyright by:
- Chip Colquhoun
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction