US EditionEngland's forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach
Professor David Woodman highlights Æthelstan's military strength, legal reforms, and political innovations that established England's early unity and governance.
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England's forgotten first king deserves to be famous, says Æthelstan biographer as anniversaries approach
A new biography of Æthelstan marks 1,100 years since his coronation in 925AD, reasserts his right to be called the first king of England, explains why he isn't better known and highlights his many overlooked achievements. The book's author, Professor David Woodman, is campaigning for greater public recognition of Æthelstan's creation of England in 927AD.
Does England have a forgotten king? According to a new, scientifically based biography, the answer is a resounding yes: Æthelstan. While 1066 (the Battle of Hastings) and 1215 (the signing of Magna Carta) are fixed dates in British collective memory, historian David Woodman argues that 925 (Æthelstan’s coronation) and 927 (the conquest of Northumbria) should also be considered […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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