The First King of England: Æthelstan and the Birth of a Kingdom
David Woodman’s The First King of England examines Æthelstan and his role in the birth of a kingdom. Focusing on the ruler and the historical setting of his reign, this accessible study explores the foundations of England and the emergence of a more unified English realm.
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The First King of England examines the life and reign of Æthelstan, a central figure in the formation of England.
David Woodman considers Æthelstan’s place in the development of a unified kingdom.
The book offers a historical account of the ruler and the political world associated with his reign.
It is suited to readers interested in medieval England, monarchy, and the origins of the English state.
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