{"product_id":"the-battle-of-maldon-old-and-middle-english-texts","title":"The Battle of Maldon (Old and Middle English Texts)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Battle of Maldon | Old \u0026amp; Middle English Texts | Academic Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA masterpiece of heroic poetry and a cornerstone of early English literature.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eStep back into the Viking Age with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eThe Battle of Maldon\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most significant and powerful poems in the Old English corpus. This scholarly edition provides a comprehensive look at the 991 AD clash between the Anglo-Saxons, led by Byrhtnoth, and a fleet of Viking raiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePerfect for students, academics, and enthusiasts of medieval history, this volume from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eOld and Middle English Texts\u003c\/b\u003e series offers the original text alongside essential critical apparatus. It captures the essence of the \"heroic code\"--exploring themes of loyalty, courage, and the tragic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003eofermōd\u003c\/i\u003e (over-confidence) that led to the battle's famous conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Text \u0026amp; Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the poem in its original Old English, allowing for deep linguistic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScholarly Introduction:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides vital historical context on the Viking invasions and the poem's unique manuscript history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComprehensive Glossary:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes detailed notes and a glossary to assist with the translation and understanding of Old English vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiterary Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Explores the poem's place alongside other greats like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eThe Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBook Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Battle of Maldon (Old and Middle English Texts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Medieval Literature \/ Anglo-Saxon History \/ Philology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Old and Middle English Texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e [Paperback \/ Hardback].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e [Very Good – Clean text, no annotations, firm spine].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📦 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eTracked \u0026amp; Reliable Delivery via Hermes (Evri)\u003c\/b\u003e We understand that academic texts are essential for your research and studies. 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