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  1. 04-09-2004, 03:22 #1
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    Hey everyone

    I recently started to write a novel following the civil war between King Aelle II (Usurper) and King Osbert in Northumbria.

    I got a few pages done then realised that I didn't know enough about this period of history to write an accurate account albeit using creative license.

    I was wondering if anybody could recommend any books or websites that I could find information on this remarkable time in British history.

    This civil war occured just before the Great Viking Invasion and all I know is that the two warring factions made a fragile peace in order to fight the Vikings. Does anyone know where I can get information concerning major battles and the type of soldiers involved etc?

    Thanks for any help offered
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    The time period for this is around 865 AD. Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
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  3. 04-09-2004, 04:41 #3
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    Searching a few things on google I came up with -

    Site 1


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    Site 3

    Blimey a hard period to get stuff on, I see ur problem :/

    Sorry if these are of no help, and good luck.



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    Thanks for the help JAG.

    There is some useful information on those sites.

    I reckon I can get into it a bit more now.

    Thanks again for the help. Much appreciated.

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    Not a problem :)
    GARCIN: I "dreamt," you say. It was no dream. When I chose the hardest path, I made my choice deliberately. A man is what he wills himself to be.
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    Hi Copperhead.

    Try scanning the list of books pinned at the top of this forum: Books on Medieval Europe and Rome. There may be one or two books in there to help you. They are books our patrons have read and recommend to others.
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  7. 04-10-2004, 23:47 #7
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    Will do thanks
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