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Lost gold of the Dark Ages : war, treasure, and the mystery of the Saxons  Cover Image Book Book

Lost gold of the Dark Ages : war, treasure, and the mystery of the Saxons / Caroline Alexander ; principal photography by Robert Clark.

Summary:

Presents a history of England from the departure of Roman forces in 450 A. D. to the Norman invasion of 1066, focusing on the gold and silver artifacts of the Staffordshire Hoard found in 2009 to highlight the events and art of the period.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426208140 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 1426208146 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: 239 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society, 2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-234) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The coming of the Saxons -- Killing weapons -- The battle for the soul -- The language of middle earth -- Gold in the ground -- The last battle.
Subject: Anglo-Saxons > England > Staffordshire.
Excavations (Archaeology) > England > Staffordshire.
Staffordshire (England) > Antiquities.
Great Britain > History > Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066.
England > Civilization > To 1066.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Clearfield.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
DuBois Public Library 941.01 ALEXANDER (Text) 30041001189255 Adult NonFiction Available -


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