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Sharon Turner (1768-1847) practised as a solicitor in London, specialising in the law of copyright, but devoted his free time to studying Anglo-Saxon literature and history. In 1799-1805 he published this four-volume work, still acknowledged as a turning point in Anglo-Saxon studies and a benchmark in historiography. Turner was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1800, soon after the first volume appeared. His approach of contrasting 'Anglo-Saxon freedom' with 'the Norman yoke' held particular appeal at a time of deteriorating political relations with France. Turner's lasting achievement, however, was to draw public attention to the rich and fascinating material contained in the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts he had studied at the British Museum. This work went through many editions, but was eventually superseded by Kemble's The Saxons in England (1849, also reissued). Volume 2 (1801) covers the period from 839 to the death of King Alfred in 899.
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Preface; Introduction; Part III: 1. The political state of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, in the eighth and ninth centuries; 2. The sea-kings and Vikings of the north; 3. The first aggression of the Northmen on the Anglo-Saxons; 4. The reign of Ethelwulph, and the invasions of the Northmen to the birth of Alfred; 5. The birth of Alfred; 6. The reign of Ethelbald; 7. The reign of Ethelbald, and Alfred's education; 8. The expeditions of Ragnar Lodbrog, and his death in Northumbria; 9. The reign of Ethelred, and the actions of Ragnar Lodbrog in England; Part IV: 1. The reign of Alfred from his accession to his retirement; 2. Alfred becomes a fugitive; 3. His conduct during his seclusion; 4. His restoration; 5. The actions of Hastings, and his invasions of England; 6. Alfred's victories and death; Part V: 1. Alfred's intellectual character; 2. Alfred's moral character; 3. Alfred's public conduct.
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Sharon Turner is a registered Psychologist working in Melbourne, Australia. She has been working with children, young people, parents and young adults for almost 25 years. She has worked in school settings and private practice. She has been interviewed on ABC Radio and had articles feature on parenting websites such as Kiddipedia and Bounty Parents, on such things as how best to support children during lockdown and also upon their school return. The recent COVID crisis led to many adults and children feeling overwhelmed and as though they had no control in their world and lives. This prompted Sharon to work on creating a book that helped children explore this from a more positive and strengths based perspective. One that would enable growth, the capacity to cope and to move forward. Her first book, Rosie Finds Her Power, is a picture story book designed to promote this message and encourage children to use the skill of choosing to focus on those things that are in their control. In doing so, children obtain a sense of security and safety in their world as well as a greater sense of wellbeing.
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Sharon Turner (1768–1847) practised as a solicitor in London, but as a young man he had become involved in the study of Anglo-Saxon and Icelandic literature and history. Published 1799–1805, this four-volume work was a benchmark in Anglo-Saxon studies, drawing on manuscripts in the British Museum.
