{"product_id":"the-battle-of-maldon-mark-atherton-9781350134034","title":"The Battle of Maldon: War and Peace in Tenth-Century England","description":"Depicting one of the defining conflicts of tenth-century England, \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Maldon\u003c\/i\u003e immortalises the bloody fight that took place along the banks of the tidal river Blackwater in 991, poignantly expressing the lore and language of a determined nation faced with the advance of a ruthless and relentless enemy. But, as Mark Atherton reveals, \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Maldon\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a heroic tale designed to inspire courage and unity in a time of crisis: rather, it celebrates ideals of loyalty and friendship and commemorates an event which changed the face of English culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsing Atherton's own vivid and illuminating translations from Old English, \u003ci\u003eThe Battle of Maldon: War and Peace in Tenth-Century England\u003c\/i\u003e evokes the chaotic ebb and flow of the battle while also placing 'Maldon' in the context of its age. Seeking to reconstruct the way of life, the spirituality and the worldview of the original audience, Atherton examines how and why the poem encouraged its readers to relive the visceral experience of battle for themselves. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith this exciting study, Atherton provides an authoritative treatment of this iconic text, its history and its legacy. As such, this important book will be a vital resource for all readers of Old English literature and early medieval history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Atherton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350134031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350134034\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/24\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.60d","brand":"Mark Atherton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47305163538687,"sku":"9781350134034","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8a6d6f01-7be1-4842-9f84-ed6d211653dd.jpg?v=1758830143","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-battle-of-maldon-mark-atherton-9781350134034","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}