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S/H/141. Does the Battle of Maldon give a credible picture of the culture and values of the English aristocracy around the year 1000?

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2009
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The paper analyses the poem 'Battle of Maldon' from Anglo-Saxon chronicles describing the character of Byrhtnoth, the leader of Anglo-Saxons against the Vikings, pointing out his mistakes, and arguing whether Byrhtnoth was responsible for the defeat of his army in the Battle of Maldon. Attitudes to personal bravery in aristocratic Anglo-Saxon society are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Anglo-Saxon, Battle of Maldon, Byrhtnoth, Vikings, aristocratic,

 
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