Publisher's Synopsis
The Battle of Maldon: And Short Poems from the Saxon Chronicle is a book written by Walter John Sedgefield and published in 1904. The book contains a historical account of the Battle of Maldon, which took place in 991 AD between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings. The battle is described in a poem that is included in the book, along with other short poems from the Saxon Chronicle. The book provides insight into the culture and language of the Anglo-Saxons during this time period. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in early English literature.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.
