In the Land of Giants: A Journey Through the Dark Ages

by Max Adams

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The bestselling historian tells the story of the landscapes, peoples and culture of early medieval Britain in eight walks, an epic sea voyage and a north-south ride by motorbike.

The five centuries between the end of Roman Britain (410) and the death of Alfred the Great (899) have left few voices save a handful of chroniclers, but Britain's 'Dark Ages' can still be explored through their material remnants: buildings, books, metalwork, and, above all, landscapes.

Adams explores Britain's lost early medieval past by walking its paths and exploring its imprint on valley, hill and field. From York to Whitby, London to Sutton Hoo and Falmouth to Mallaig, In the Land of Giants offers a beautifully written insight into the lives of peasants, drengs, ceorls, thanes, monks and kings during an enigmatic but richly exciting period of our island's history.

  • ISBN10 1681772736
  • ISBN13 9781681772738
  • Publish Date 11 October 2016 (first published 10 September 2015)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Pegasus Books
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 416
  • Language English