02645cam a22003373u 4500 52389 UtSlPG 20260610134216.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GN Kerslake, T. (Thomas), 1812-1891 Vestiges of the supremacy of Mercia in the south of England during the eighth century Vestiges of the supremacy of Mercia in the south of England during the 8th century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-21 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Vestiges of the Supremacy of Mercia in the South of England During the Eighth Century" by Thomas Kerslake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the influence and control of the Mercian kingdom over parts of southern England during the eighth century, focusing particularly on pertinent historical figures and events. The book likely addresses the connections between Mercia and surrounding regions, highlighting how Mercia's dominance shaped the political landscape of what would become England. The opening of the book sets a tone of scholarly investigation as Kerslake begins by discussing the origins of the church of St. Werburgh in Bristol and its historical significance. He introduces the idea of using scant historical records and monumental evidence to infer the early foundations of local history. The text elaborates on the territorial boundaries and rivalries between Mercia and Wessex, particularly through figures like King Æthelbald, and traces remnants of Mercian influence in place names and church dedications across the region. Kerslake's analysis combines historical narrative with archaeological insights to uncover the residues of Mercian supremacy, initiating an exploration that intertwines local history with broader national narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066 Great Britain -- Antiquities Mercia (Kingdom) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52389 93223 93223