John Peddie expertly examines the scale and intent of the relentless threat of conquest by the Viking sea-raiders, the military and logistical problems that beset both sides, and the strategies devised by King Alfred of Wessex which led to the reconquest of his Wessex homeland and the creation of England itself.
- ISBN10 0750937963
- ISBN13 9780750937962
- Publish Date 18 August 2005 (first published 22 July 1999)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Alfred.aspx