and the otherworldly

along with new illustrations that trace the development of witch-beliefs from late Mediterranean antiquity through the Enlightenment

He is the author of more than 40 books on pre-Christian societies

Dimensions: 39 mm x 27 mm

poetic inspiration (Awen)

The Making of England: A New History of the Anglo-Saxon World Burial ground and the otherworldlyDuring the tenth century England began to emerge as a distinct country with an identity that was both part of yet separate from 'Christendom'. The reigns of Athelstan, Edgar and Ethelred witnessed the emergence of many key institutions: the formation of towns on modern street plans; an efficient administration; and a serviceable system of tax. Mark Atherton here shows how the stories, legends, biographies and chronicles of Anglo Saxon England