Tales from the History of the Saxons (1861)

Emily Taylor

Tales from the History of the Saxons (1861)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 June 2009
Pages
206
ISBN
9781104659592

Tales from the History of the Saxons (1861)

Emily Taylor

Tales From The History Of The Saxons is a book written by Emily Taylor in 1861. The book is a collection of short stories that depict the history of the Saxons, a Germanic tribe that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, Denmark, and England during the early Middle Ages. The stories are based on historical events and figures, and they offer a glimpse into the culture, customs, and beliefs of the Saxons.The book begins with an introduction that provides some historical context about the Saxons and their interactions with other tribes and nations. The stories that follow are organized chronologically, starting with the arrival of the Saxons in Britain in the 5th century and ending with their conversion to Christianity in the 8th century.Each story focuses on a particular event or figure, such as the legendary Saxon king Hengist, the warrior queen Aethelflaed, and the Christian missionary Boniface. The stories are written in a simple and engaging style that is suitable for readers of all ages, and they are accompanied by illustrations that help bring the characters and events to life.Overall, Tales From The History Of The Saxons is an informative and entertaining book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Saxons and their place in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of early medieval Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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