Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany
By C.J. Adrien
Runestone Books
ISBN: 9798249673987
This book examines the emergence of Brittany in the Early Middle Ages, focusing on a period when the Carolingian Empire was disintegrating and the region faced increasing Viking attacks.
Excerpt:
Under the Viking Yoke is a sweeping, popularized history of the events that led to the total destruction of what might have become a sovereign Breton kingdom and its eventual, stunted rebirth: a second life as a dependent polity, forever trapped in the orbit of the French and English crowns. It is an entry point for curious readers seeking to expand their understanding of Brittany as an modern and historical entity, and I hope you will not stop here.
Who is this book for?
While broadly covering the fourth to twelfth centuries, the bulk of this book focuses on the ninth and tenth centuries. This was a period that saw the rise of local rulers in Brittany, as well as considerable involvement from Viking raiders. It reveals the story of how the Bretons came close to establishing their own state but ultimately were unable to do so.
Those interested in the history of Brittany itself will want to have this book. If your research focuses more on the Vikings or the Carolingians, it will be a worthwhile read as well.
The Author
C.J. Adrien is an author of both history and historical fiction novels specializing in the Vikings and the Early Middle Ages. He also co-hosts the Vikingology Podcast.
Under the Viking Yoke: A History of Early Medieval Brittany
By C.J. Adrien
Runestone Books
ISBN: 9798249673987
This book examines the emergence of Brittany in the Early Middle Ages, focusing on a period when the Carolingian Empire was disintegrating and the region faced increasing Viking attacks.
Excerpt:
Under the Viking Yoke is a sweeping, popularized history of the events that led to the total destruction of what might have become a sovereign Breton kingdom and its eventual, stunted rebirth: a second life as a dependent polity, forever trapped in the orbit of the French and English crowns. It is an entry point for curious readers seeking to expand their understanding of Brittany as an modern and historical entity, and I hope you will not stop here.
Who is this book for?
While broadly covering the fourth to twelfth centuries, the bulk of this book focuses on the ninth and tenth centuries. This was a period that saw the rise of local rulers in Brittany, as well as considerable involvement from Viking raiders. It reveals the story of how the Bretons came close to establishing their own state but ultimately were unable to do so.
Those interested in the history of Brittany itself will want to have this book. If your research focuses more on the Vikings or the Carolingians, it will be a worthwhile read as well.
The Author
C.J. Adrien is an author of both history and historical fiction novels specializing in the Vikings and the Early Middle Ages. He also co-hosts the Vikingology Podcast.
You can learn more about this book from the author’s website.
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