Author: Tony BradmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406363777
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Synopsis coming soon.......
Anglo-Saxon Boy
Author: Tony BradmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406363777
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Synopsis coming soon.......
Winter of the Wolves: The Anglo-Saxon Age is Dawning
Author: Tony BradmanPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472953762
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
The history and partnership of the Angles and Saxons are explored in this thrilling adventure about the trials and tribulations of their settlement in Britain. Written by bestselling author Tony Bradman, this coming of age tale is perfect for fans of Rosemary Sutcliff and will have readers gripped from start to finish. Oslaf works hard to prove his worth in the village: he labours on the farm, he trains as a warrior and he is slowly finding his place in the community. But when the Chieftain makes the decision to move the village across the sea to the great new land of Britannia, suddenly the Britons are a greater threat than Oslaf's rivalry with the Chieftain's son, Wermund. Can the Angles and the Saxons defeat the Britons? And will Oslaf be as brave as the hero in the tale of Beowulf? This exciting and dramatic story is packed with great characters and insight into the Angles' migration, settlement and partnership with the Saxons in 6th century Britain. The Flashbacks series offers dramatic stories set in key moments of history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.
Anglo-Saxon Attitudes
Author: Angus WilsonPublisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571280862
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
'Angus Wilson is one of the most enjoyable novelists of the 20th century... Anglo-Saxon Attitudes (1956) analyses a wide range of British society in a complicated plot that offers all the pleasures of detective fiction combined with a steady and humane insight.' Margaret Drabble First published in 1956, Anglo-Saxon Attitudes draws upon perhaps the most famous archaeological hoax in history: the 'Piltdown Man', finally exposed in 1953. The novel's protagonist is Gerald Middleton, professor of early medieval history and taciturn creature of habit. Separated from his Swedish wife, Gerald is increasingly conscious of his failings. Moreover, some years ago he was involved in an excavation that led to the discovery of a grotesque idol in the tomb of Bishop Eorpwald. The sole survivor of the original excavation party, Gerald harbours a potentially ruinous secret...
Anglo-Saxon Boy
Author: Tony BradmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406375046
Category : Anglo-Saxons
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Black Anglo-Saxons
Author: Nathan HarePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A penetrating exposition of the Black middle class individuals who do not accept their role and responsibilties as advocates for all African Americans.
Viking Boy: the Real Story: Everything You Need to Know about the Vikings
Author: Tony BradmanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406395037
Category : Civilization, Viking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A sparky non-fiction guide to the Viking world, told by the hero of Tony Bradman's bestselling novel Viking Boy. Take a real-life tour of the everyday world of Gunnar, a teenage Viking boy: find out how the Vikings lived, what they believed, how they travelled and fought, and gained their legendary reputation as warriors. Gunnar tells us the real story of growing up as a Viking in an exciting first-hand account, introducing us to family and friends, famous warriors, sea-raiders and even a Norse god! Packed with historical facts, figures and anecdotes, with illustrated information panels on topics from Viking poetry to battle and bloodlust, this is a brilliant new read for Viking fanatics, both at home and in the classroom.
Attack of the Vikings
Author: Tony BradmanPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472929411
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Finn wants to be a Viking warrior, and seek adventure and glory in far-off lands, not become chieftan of a farming village like his father. But then, when his father has been summoned away to another island, Finn is left in charge, and danger strikes. With the village under siege and only Finn and his friends to protect it, can he save the day and learn what it really means to have the blood of a Viking?
Glimpses of the Anglo-Saxon boy
Author: Arthur WatsonThe Miracle Life of Edgar Mint
Author: Brady UdallPublisher: Vintage Books
ISBN: 0375719180
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Half Apache and orphaned, Edgar's trials begin on an Arizona reservation at the age of seven when he is run over by the mailman's jeep, after which he is taken from the hospital to a school for delinquents to a Mormon foster family, and eventually to an unexpected home on a quest for the mailman. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 75,000 first printing.
A Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Food
Author: Ann HagenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
For the first time information from various sources has been brought together in order to build up a picture of how food was grown, conserved, prepared and eaten during the period from the beginning of the 5th century to the 11th century. No specialist knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon period or language is needed, and many people will find it fascinating for the views it gives of an important aspect of Anglo-Saxon life and culture. In addition to Anglo-Saxon England the Celtic west of Britain is also covered.