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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 *

Æthelflæd A Ladybird Expert Book

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    Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 07/02/2019
    ISBN13: 9780718188269, 978-0718188269
    ISBN10: 0718188268
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    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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