William Collins The Bone Chests Unlocking the Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons. J. R. Storment like its predecessor

like its predecessor

Evelyn's got her hands full

Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations

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The author suggests that neither side deserved to win this struggle with so many lessons for the twenty-first century about the misuse of military might to confront intractable political and cultural challenges

William Collins The Bone Chests Unlocking the Secrets of the Anglo-Saxons. J. R. Storment like its predecessorA gripping new history of the making of England as a nation. In December 1642, during the Civil War, Parliamentarian troops stormed Winchester Cathedral and smashed ten beautifully decorated wooden chests to the ground, using the bones inside as missiles to shatter the cathedrals stained glass windows. Afterwards, the clergy scrambled to collect the scattered remains: the bones of ancient kings, bishops and one formidable queen. Bestselling historian