The Burghal Hidage: The text of the A-Version Burghal Hidage

A brief analysis of the Burghal Hidage (Version A), a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified towns. The Burghal Hidage was probably compiled in the year 914. Now, published 1100 years later, this small book examines each fortified town listed in the ancient document. It shows the Old English of each entry in the list and translates it step-by-step into modern English. It introduces each town with a summary and map.

Author: Malcolm Butler
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 04/28/2014
Pages: 44
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9781493544189

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