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SUMMARY:Talk: The Lost Life of Athelstan - Further Reflections - Michael Wo
 od 
DESCRIPTION:The first king of all the English\, Athelstan (reigned  924-39
 ) is now coming to be seen as the presiding genius of the medieval English
  state. His short reign initiated many key developments in English law\, c
 ulture and governance\; his new brand of assembly politics is seen now as 
 the origin of the English Parliament. In this richly illustrated talk Mich
 ael Wood offers fresh insights into this exciting turning point in English
  history. An acclaimed historian film maker and broadcaster\, Michael has 
 written and presented 120 documentaries\, including the BBC series The Sto
 ry of England ‘the most innovative history series ever on TV’ (Indepen
 dent). He is the author of several number one best selling books\, includi
 ng In Search of the Dark Ages\, now out in a revised and expanded 40th ann
 iversary edition. Professor of Public History at the University of Manches
 ter\, Michael’s latest book is China’s Greatest Poet: In the Footsteps
  of Du Fu. He is at present working on his long promised biography of Athe
 lstan.
LOCATION:Gloucester St\, Malmesbury\, SN16 0AA
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