A brief analysis of the Burghal Hidage (Version A), a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified towns. The Burghal Hidage was probably compiled in the year 914. Now, published 1100 years later, this small book examines each fortified town listed in the ancient document. It shows the Old English of each entry in the list and translates it step-by-step into modern English. It introduces each town with a summary and map.
A brief analysis of the Burghal Hidage (Version A), a list of Anglo-Saxon fortified towns. The Burghal Hidage was probably compiled in the year 914. N...
This is the story of just one of 80 young Brits sent to Shanghai to become an English teacher, and his subsequent trials and travels in the far-northern city of Shenyang in Manchuria. It also explores many unexpected aspects of Chinese culture, history and especially language, which is used and explained throughout.
This is the story of just one of 80 young Brits sent to Shanghai to become an English teacher, and his subsequent trials and travels in the far-northe...
