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Æthelflæd: A Ladybird Expert Book

England’s Forgotten Founder

Tom Holland author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:7th Feb '19

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An accessible, authoritative, and enlightening introduction to thelfl d, the most influential woman that English history forgot.

DISCOVER THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN THAT ENGLISH HISTORY FORGOT

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.

- Who was Æthelflæd?
- What role did she play in the founding of England?
- How has her legacy lasted to this day?

DISCOVER the epic history of England's forgotten queen. Planting cities, sponsoring learning and defeating her people's enemies, Æthelflæd laid the foundations of a kingdom that lasts to this day.



Tom Holland's Æthelflæd puts a spotlight on this formidable leader, pulling her out of the shadowy history of the dark ages.

A concise, appealing account from a leading name in the field * History Revealed *
The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *

ISBN: 9780718188269

Dimensions: 180mm x 120mm x 9mm

Weight: 137g

56 pages