Mercia S Take


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Mercia S Take


Mercia S Take
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Author : Daniel Wiles
language : en
Publisher: Swift Press
Release Date : 2022-02-03

Mercia S Take written by Daniel Wiles and has been published by Swift Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-03 with Fiction categories.


'A brilliant debut' Guardian 1870s, the Black Country. Michael is a miner. But it's no life for a man. Michael exhausts himself working two jobs, to send his son Luke to school, so he won't have to be a miner too. Down the pit one day, he finds a seam of gold. If he gets it out, he can save his own life, and Luke's. But his workmate has other ideas... Mercia's Take summons an England in the heat of the industrial revolution, and the lives it took to make it. Gripping, powerful and intense, it is the debut of an astonishing new talent.



Son Of Mercia


Son Of Mercia
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Author : MJ Porter
language : en
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Release Date : 2022-02-16

Son Of Mercia written by MJ Porter and has been published by Boldwood Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-16 with Fiction categories.


The start of a brand new series from bestselling author MJ Porter for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Matthew Harffy. 'Immediate and personal' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Son of Mercia is personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy of Son of Mercia. You won’t regret it!" Eric Schumacher Tamworth, Mercia AD825. The once-mighty kingdom of Mercia is in perilous danger. Their King, Beornwulf lies dead and years of bitter in-fighting between the nobles, and cross border wars have left Mercia exposed to her enemies. King Ecgberht of Wessex senses now is the time for his warriors to strike and exact his long-awaited bloody revenge on Mercia. King Wiglaf, has claimed his right to rule Mercia, but can he unite a disparate Kingdom against the might of Wessex who are braying for blood and land? Can King Wiglaf keep the dragons at bay or is Mercia doomed to disappear beneath the wings of the Wessex wyvern? Can anyone save Mercia from destruction? 'MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' Bestselling author Matthew Harffy ‘Refreshing... I was reluctant to put the book down’ Historical Novel Society Readers are spell-bound by Son of Mercia!: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader review



The Earls Of Mercia


The Earls Of Mercia
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Author : Stephen Baxter
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2007-12-06

The Earls Of Mercia written by Stephen Baxter and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-06 with History categories.


This book constitutes a major reappraisal of the late Anglo-Saxon state on the eve of its demise. Its principal focus is the family of Ealdorman Leofwine, which obtained power in Mercia and retained it throughout an extraordinary period of political upheaval between 994 and 1071. In doing so it explores a paradox: that earls were extraordinarily wealthy and powerful yet distinctly insecure. The book contains the first extended treatment of earls' powers in late Anglo-Saxon England and shows that although they wielded considerable military, administrative and political powers, they remained vulnerable to exile and other forms of political punishment including loss of territory. The book also offers a path-breaking analysis of land tenure and the mechanics of royal patronage, and argues that the majority of earls' estates were held from the king on a revocable basis for the duration of their period in office. In order to compensate for such insecurities, earls used lordship and religious patronage to construct local networks of power. The book uses innovative methods for interpreting the representation of lordship in Domesday Book to reconstruct the affinity of the earls of Mercia. It also examines how the house of Leofwine made strategic use of religious patronage to cement local power structures. All this created intense competition between the earls of Mercia and their rivals for power, both at court and in the localities, and the book explores how factional rivalry determined the course of politics, and ultimately the fate of the late Anglo-Saxon state.



The Kingdom Of Mercia The Complete Series


The Kingdom Of Mercia The Complete Series
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Author : Jayne Castel
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2019-03-14

The Kingdom Of Mercia The Complete Series written by Jayne Castel and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-14 with Fiction categories.


Forbidden love, forced marriage, and passion that overcomes all obstacles. Discover the political intrigue of the Kingdom of Mercia and immerse yourself in three epic Historical romances set in 7th Century Anglo-Saxon Britain. "Jayne Castel is the best at delivering Dark Ages historical fiction that is so believable, gritty, hopeful, with powerful emotion." The Breaking Dawn (Book One) The story of Merwenna and Cynddylan: a Mercian Village girl and a Welsh prince. Set against a backdrop of war, treachery and ambition, this epic romance is about two people from different worlds, and the power of destiny. Darkest before Dawn (Book Two) A doomed princess, a brave warrior, and a terrible choice. Princess Alchflaed of Northumbria is a spirited young woman who wishes to choose her own path. Unfortunately, Alchflaed must kill the king of Mercia--yet the man she loves has sworn to protect him. Dawn of Wolves (Book Three) Ermenilda is a Kentish princess, determined to take the veil. Wulfhere is an exiled prince of Mercia, ruled by ambition. He's determined to have her at any cost--only to learn that love is not something a man can buy. Immerse yourself in the sweeping THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series. Fans of Historical Fiction, Historical Romance and Adventure. Readers who love Diana Gabaldon, Bernard Cornwell and Kathryn Le Veque should enjoy this epic romance adventure set in Dark Ages Britain. Click 'Buy Now' and dive into THE KINGDOM OF MERCIA series! Get THE FIRST-BORN SON, Jayne's FREE prequel short story to her WARRIOR BROTHERS OF SKYE series: jaynecastel.com/home/sign-up



Mercia


Mercia
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Author : Annie Whitehead
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2018-09-15

Mercia written by Annie Whitehead and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-15 with History categories.


The extraordinary history of Mercia and its rulers from the seventh century to 1066. Once the supreme Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was pivotal in the story of England.



Offa And The Mercian Wars


Offa And The Mercian Wars
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Author : Chris Peers
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2012-10-24

Offa And The Mercian Wars written by Chris Peers and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-24 with History categories.


In England in the eighth century, in the midst of the so-called Dark Ages, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercias power. During that turbulent period he commanded Mercian armies in their struggle against the neighboring kingdoms of Northumbria and Wessex and against the Welsh tribes. Yet the true story of Offas long reign and of the rise and fall of Mercia are little known although this is one of the most intriguing episodes in this little-recorded phase of Englands past. It is Chris Peerss task in this new study to uncover the facts about Offa and the other Mercian kings and to set them in the context of English history before the coming of the Danes.



Wolf Of Mercia


Wolf Of Mercia
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Author : MJ Porter
language : en
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Release Date : 2022-06-07

Wolf Of Mercia written by MJ Porter and has been published by Boldwood Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-07 with Fiction categories.


The next thrilling adventure, all NEW from MJ Porter As a lone wolf inside a Wessex stronghold, Icel must ensure his own and Mercia’s triumph. Icel is becoming a warrior of Mercia, but King Ecgberht of Wessex still holds the Mercian settlement of Londonia and its valuable mint. King Wiglaf of Mercia is determined that the last bulwark be reclaimed from his sworn enemy to complete his rehabilitation as Mercia’s rightful ruler. In the heart of the shield wall, Icel suddenly finds himself on the wrong side of the battle and thrust into the retreating enemy stronghold where he must take on the pretence of a Wessex warrior to survive and exact a cunning plan to bring down the Wessex force cowering behind the ancient walls. His allegiances are tested and the temptation to make new allies is overwhelming but Icel must succeed if he’s ever to see Tamworth again and bring about King Wiglaf’s victory, or will he be forced to join the enemy? 'MJ Porter recounts a sensitive, reluctant hero's coming-of-age within a Dark Age realm riven by chaos and conflict' Matthew Harffy 'No lover of Dark Age warfare is going to be disappointed. Personal, real, fascinating and satisfying.' S.J.A. Turney 'If you love history, fiction, adventure and great stories, grab a copy. You won’t regret it!" Eric Schumacher Readers are spell-bound by The Eagle of Mercia Chronicles: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'So real I felt I was there!... A page-turner' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wonderful to read and hard to put down' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I found the pages flying by... A great book' Reader review



Only One Life


Only One Life
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Author : Mercia J. Tapping
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-07-20

Only One Life written by Mercia J. Tapping and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-20 with categories.


Mercia Tapping tells her autobiographical, inspirational story of recovering from grief from the death of her husband with brain cancer, near financial ruin, and journals her road through breast cancer. She tells her tale with brutal honesty from the heart, as she seeks to find her Voice and purpose for living. She shares life lessons learned along her journey. Her book will make you cry, smile and inspire you.



The Burning Land


The Burning Land
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Author : Bernard Cornwell
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-03-02

The Burning Land written by Bernard Cornwell and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-03-02 with Fiction categories.


The fifth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales chronicling the epic saga of the making of England, “like Game of Thrones, but real” (The Observer, London)—the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit television series. At the end of the ninth century, with King Alfred of Wessex in ill health and his heir still an untested youth, it falls to Alfred’s reluctant warlord Uhtred to outwit and outbattle the invading enemy Danes, led by the sword of savage warrior Harald Bloodhair. But the sweetness of Uhtred’s victory is soured by tragedy, forcing him to break with the Saxon king. Joining the Vikings, allied with his old friend Ragnar—and his old foe Haesten—Uhtred devises a strategy to invade and conquer Wessex itself. But fate has very different plans. Bernard Cornwell’s The Burning Land is an irresistible new chapter in his epic story of the birth of England and the legendary king who made it possible.



Eadric The Grasper Sons Of Mercia Vol 1


Eadric The Grasper Sons Of Mercia Vol 1
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Author : Jayden Woods
language : en
Publisher: Jayden Woods
Release Date : 2011-01-14

Eadric The Grasper Sons Of Mercia Vol 1 written by Jayden Woods and has been published by Jayden Woods this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-14 with Fiction categories.


History looks back on Eadric Streona as one of the most villainous men of his time. The BBC History Magazine elected him as the worst Englishman of the 11th century, and many also blame him for the victory of the Vikings over England. Streona means "the grasper," and such was Eadric's character: he clutched for power and money wherever he could. But what most historians fail to consider is that Eadric Streona's primary goal was peace and stability for England. Without contradicting the known facts, "Eadric the Grasper" presents another conception of this historical figure: he is suave, charming, intelligent, and values peace above all things. If he must put a Viking king on the throne to gain a pleasurable life for himself and his true love, so be it. Meanwhile, a ruthless vigilante called "the Golden Cross" will do anything necessary to keep the Vikings from the throne. Eadric must pit his wits and sword against the crafty masked figure, but doing so traps him in a dark web of lies and deception. When at last he uncovers the rebel's identity, his entire world will fall apart, and he must face a terrible choice. Can the selfish Eadric Streona sacrifice his own welfare for the sake of another's? Fans of Bernard Cornwell, Georgette Heyer, Ken Follet ("Pillars of the Earth"), and Baroness Orczy ("The Scarlet Pimpernel") will especially enjoy the style of this swashbuckling historical fiction.