Sarah Foot (1) (1961–)
Author of Æthelstan: The First King of England
For other authors named Sarah Foot, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Sarah Foot is Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Christ Church, Oxford.
Image credit: Oxford University Faculty of Theology
Series
Works by Sarah Foot
Associated Works
The Haskins Society journal : studies in medieval history. Volume 24, 2012 (2013) — Contributor — 4 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Foot, Sarah
- Legal name
- Foot, Sarah Rosamund Irvine
- Birthdate
- 1961-02-23
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Newnham College, University of Cambridge (BA|1984|Ph.D|1990)
- Occupations
- historian
professor
medievalist
Anglican priest - Organizations
- Oxford University
Church of England (deacon, 2017|priest, 2017)
Ecclesiastical History Society - Awards and honors
- Fellow, Royal Historical Society (2001)
Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of London (2001) - Relationships
- Foot, M. R. D. (father)
- Nationality
- UK
- Associated Place (for map)
- UK
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Reviews
Why is it that us Brits remember our defeat at the hands of the Normans, but seem to have largely forgotten the West Saxon ruling dynasty who effectively made England?
Alfred is at best remembered for burning the cakes in the popular imagination, not for his laws, educational reforms, or victories against the Vikings.
His daughter 'the Lady of the Mercians' was until recently all but unknown to many- despite being the first woman to rule a kingdom in her own right, 600 years before show more Elizabeth.
Athelstan seems to be another largely forgotten ruler, yet his rule and achievements resulted in him being dubbed 'the English Charlemagne'.
A timely biography, rather academic, but recommended for anyone who wants to know about the First King of England. show less
Alfred is at best remembered for burning the cakes in the popular imagination, not for his laws, educational reforms, or victories against the Vikings.
His daughter 'the Lady of the Mercians' was until recently all but unknown to many- despite being the first woman to rule a kingdom in her own right, 600 years before show more Elizabeth.
Athelstan seems to be another largely forgotten ruler, yet his rule and achievements resulted in him being dubbed 'the English Charlemagne'.
A timely biography, rather academic, but recommended for anyone who wants to know about the First King of England. show less
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- Rating
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- ISBNs
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