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100 1 _aKerslake, T.
_q(Thomas),
_d1812-1891
245 1 0 _aVestiges of the supremacy of Mercia in the south of England during the eighth century
246 1 _aVestiges of the supremacy of Mercia in the south of England during the 8th century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-06-21
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066
653 _aGreat Britain -- Antiquities
653 _aMercia (Kingdom) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52389
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