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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.



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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 *

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 07/02/2019
      ISBN13: 9780718188269, 978-0718188269
      ISBN10: 0718188268
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      Non Fiction History European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      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 *

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