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Alfred's Wars: Sources and Interpretations of Anglo-Saxon Warfare in the Viking Age (Warfare in History, 30) Paperback – Illustrated, July 19, 2012

by Ryan Lavelle (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Collection of source material and crucial interpretations, offering a comprehensive guide to Anglo-Saxon warfare.

Selected by Choice as an Outstanding Academic Title. The warfare of the late Anglo-Saxon period had momentous consequences for the development of the English state following Alfred the Great's reign. This book provides acomprehensive guide, with extracts in translation from the principal sources for our knowledge, accompanied by the most important interpretations by scholars through the ages, and new introductions by the present author. It looksat every aspect of the topic, from land and sea forces to logistics and campaigning, from fortifications and the battlefield to the final peacemaking. In so doing, it highlights the significance of warfare and its organisation for the late Anglo-Saxon state, and the multitude of ways in which it was recorded and remembered.

Dr Ryan Lavelle is Senior Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Winchester.
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  1. Part of series
    Warfare in History
  2. Print length
    400 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Boydell Press
  5. Publication date
    July 19, 2012
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1843837390
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1843837398
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Will surely become a go-to guide for those seeking to represent 'authentic' medieval warfare of the period in all its facets, as well as those who want to authoritatively critique such descriptions. ― MEDIEVALLY SPEAKING

The most complete, authoritative insight into the military affairs of Alfred's rule and perfect for a thorough analysis of the warfare that he waged. EUROPEAN REVIEW OF HISTORY An important book. ― SOUTHERN HISTORY

Students of Anglo-Saxon culture and warfare will find cause to grab Alfred's Wars off the shelf time and again. It is the most comprehensive treatment of its subject yet published. ― JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY

A remarkably inclusive, detailed and wide-ranging account of the state of current scholarship on the subject of later Anglo-Saxon warfare [and] an indispensable overview of historical approaches. ― MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY

As thorough as one could possibly hope, and should become a standard point of reference for future research and teaching on Anglo-Saxon warfare. Essential. ― CHOICE

In respect of the areas covered, the depth of discussion and the review of previous scholarship, this book has few equals. For the study of early medieval warfare, this book provides an exceptionally useful starting point and deserves a place on the bookshelf of every student of the period. Highly recommended! ― MEDIEVAL WARFARE

About the Author

RYAN LAVELLE is Professor of Early Medieval History in the Department of History at the University of Winchester.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boydell Press; Reprint edition (July 19, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1843837390
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843837398
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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  • Chad M. White
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015
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    An invaluable resource for researching Saxon-Scandinavian warfare.
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  • tigerzouave
    5.0 out of 5 stars Alfred's Wars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013
    This is an excellent book. Working from diverse primary source material, which many other books dealing with this topic fail to do, the author builds a image of Anglo Saxon England during the Viking era that is both informed and compelling. The author investigates every aspect of warfare at this time including the very important social and cultural aspects of warfare that are often overlooked. The use of primary sources is impressive with not only literary texts but sources such as wills and probate records being used to arrive at conclusions. The style of this book is scholarly and the conclusions are measured. For anyone interested in an informed understanding of how things actually were in the era of Anglo Saxon warfare against the Vikings this is a highly recommened book.
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  • Stephen Cooper
    3.0 out of 5 stars A DIM PICTURE OF EVENTS
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2011
    I expected to enjoy this book and I did not. It does contain a wealth of interesting material. The problem is the style,which is elliptical to the point of obscurity. The writer seldom tell us plainly what he means, or what his conclusions are, though five of the chapters finish with a `Summary' and one concludes with a `Summary and Observations'. What we are presented with is an analysis of the various conclusions reached by other scholars as to the interpretation of the sources, interspersed with over-lengthy quotations. The reader sometimes feels that he is removed from events - which are after all the stuff of history - by the presence of several panes of glass.

    The central question which has troubled historians of the late Anglo-Saxon state is whether it was essentially strong, and unfortunate to go down fighting at Hastings, or whether it was weaker than its neighbour, in particular the Duchy of Normandy; and, if William the Conqueror had not triumphed in 1066, some other invader would have done. Unfortunately, this book did not give me any very clear answer to the question.

    Stephen Cooper
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  • The Cats' Mother
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for my university studies
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2013
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    The author has painstakingly put together a really important set of documents relating to the English Kingdom during the Viking Age. It is organised for easy reference: starting with the mentality of warfare, and determining who was friend and who was foe, and then moving through land and sea organisation and equipment. Fortification systems are covered, as well as battlefield strategy and the battles themselves. The finale is, as it should be, peacemaking. Thorough footnotes and a wide-ranging bibliography underpin the extracts, quotes and opinions that Mr Lavelle weaves together impressively.
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  • john shepperd
    4.0 out of 5 stars Alfred's Wars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2014
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    Excellent account with insight into this period of late Saxon history, well researched. It is mainly a reference title from my point of view.
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