A collection of articles and blogs based on research undertaken for my series, ‘The Shadow of the Raven’
An article which explains the inspiration behind The Shadow of the Raven Series.
Alfred and the Vikings
In these blogs I hope to provide an overview of events to explain what happened and, whilst not all universally accepted, they are gleaned from the research I undertook for my books in The Shadow of the Raven Series
So, did Alfred really burn the cakes?
An article about the myths and legends which surround one of the greatest kings in English history.
Some thoughts on whether or not horses were used in battle at the time of Alfred the Great
Wareham’s past as a Saxon stronghold
Some thoughts and observations based on the research undertaken for my latest novel, Bloodlines.
Was King Alfred really the father of the English navy?
A discussion exploring King Alfred’s role in forming a navy to protect his realm against Viking raiders and invaders.
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Chris Bishop 