PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
by Malcolm Butler (Author)
A brief analysis of the Burghal Hidage (Version A), a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified towns. The Burghal Hidage was probably compiled in the year 914. Now, published 1100 years later, this small book examines each fortified town listed in the ancient document. It shows the Old English of each entry in the list and translates it step-by-step into modern English. It introduces each town with a summary and map.
Number of Pages: 44
Dimensions: 0.11 x 7.99 x 5 IN
Publication Date: April 28, 2014
