The Chronicle of Ethelfled by Anne Manning is a historical novel set in 10th century England. The book tells the story of Ethelfled, the daughter of King Alfred the Great, who becomes the ruler of the kingdom of Mercia after her husband's death. Ethelfled is a strong and capable leader who fights to protect her people from Viking invaders and to unite the various kingdoms of England under her rule. The novel is based on historical events and characters, and Manning weaves in details about daily life, politics, and religion in Anglo-Saxon England. The book is written in a style that is both engaging and informative, making it a great read for anyone interested in history or historical fiction. Overall, The Chronicle of Ethelfled is a compelling and well-researched novel that brings to life a fascinating period of English history.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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