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Lost Gold Of The Dark Ages: War, Treasure, And The Mystery Of The Saxons
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In July 2009 An Amateur Metaldetecting Enthusiast Made An Astonishing Find: 1500 Pieces Of Bejeweled Gold And Silver Almost 1500 Years Old, Buried, Lost, Then Forgotten. The Treasure Trove Promises To Shed Unprecedented Light On The Most Mysterious Period Of British Historythe Socalled Dark AgesWhen The Saxons, Anglos, Celts, Picts, Jutes, And Vikings Battled For Control Of The British Isles And A Mish Mash Of Peoples Evolved Into A Homogenous Nation Possessed With A Strong Cultural Identity, According To New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Book, Caroline Alexander.Alexander, Author Of The Bestselling The Endurance And The Bounty, Draws Themes From The Story Of The Spectacular Treasure To Explore The Entire Fascinating History Of The Saxons In England; From The Fall Of Rome To The Flourishing And Seemingly Incomprehensible Spread Of Saxon Influence. Piece By Piece, She Draws Readers Into A World Of Near Constant Warfare Guided By A Unique Understanding Of Christianity, Blended As It Was With Pagan Traditions. Through Heroic And Epic Literature That Survives In Poems Such As Beowulf And The Legends Of King Arthur, Alexander Seeks To Separate Myth From Reality And Wonder, With Readers, If The Circumstances Of The Deposit Of Such A Spectacular Hoard Have Parallels In Legendary Tales. Peering Through A Millennia Of Mist And Mystery, Alexander Reveals A Fascinating Eraand A Mesmerizing Discoveryas Never Before, Uncovering A Dynamic Period Of History That Would See Its Conclusion In The Birth Of The English Nation.Set In A Landscape Whose Beauty Endures, The Story Of The Making Of England Emerges Through A Wealth Of Archaeological And Written Material. The Story Highlights The Fluid Nature Of Human Societies And Carries A Surprisingly Modern Message Of A Successful, Cohesive Culture Emerging From A Diverse Group Of Peoples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lost Gold of the Dark Ages'? A: The main theme of 'Lost Gold of the Dark Ages' revolves around the discovery of a treasure trove from the Dark Ages, exploring the history of the Saxons and their influence in England.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Lost Gold of the Dark Ages' is Caroline Alexander, known for her works such as 'The Endurance' and 'The Bounty'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 18, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book feature? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Lost Gold of the Dark Ages' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Lost Gold of the Dark Ages'.
- Q: What historical period does the book focus on? A: The book focuses on the Dark Ages, a time characterized by the struggles between various groups such as the Saxons, Angles, and Vikings for control of the British Isles.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the fall of Rome, the spread of Saxon influence, and the interplay of Christianity and pagan traditions during the Dark Ages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Where are orders for this book dispatched from? A: Orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse the next working day.