P/H/44. Contribution of Mercian kingdom to creating English nation

The paper looks into the history of Britain analysing the significance of the kingdom of Mercia as a new form of government in the 18th century and its contribution to creating the English nation. A review of sources on the Mercian supremacy is presented establishing the nature and the roots of Mercian power in Anglo-Saxon England. The policy of Mercian kings ?thelbald and Offa is discussed including territorial expansion, church reforms, coins issuing, etc.