Mercia - Wikipedia
Mercia (/ ˈ m ɜːr s i ə,-ʃ ə,-s i ə /, [1] [2] Old English: Miercna rīċe, "kingdom of the border people"; Latin: Merciorum regnum) was one of the three main Anglic kingdoms founded after Sub …
List of monarchs of Mercia - Wikipedia
The Kingdom of Mercia was a state in the English Midlands from the 6th century to the 10th century. For some two hundred years from the mid-7th century onwards it was the dominant …
Kingdom of Mercia - World History Encyclopedia
2018年11月30日 · The Kingdom of Mercia (c. 527-879 CE) was an Anglo- Saxon political entity located in the midlands of present-day Britain and bordered on the south by the Kingdom of …
Mercia | Anglo-Saxon, Heptarchy, Wessex | Britannica
Mercia, (from Old English Merce, “People of the Marches [or Boundaries]”), one of the most powerful kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England. It held a position of dominance for much of the …
History, Accomplishments, and Major Facts about the Kingdom of Mercia
2024年3月27日 · Below, World History Edu explores Mercia’s origins, its rise to prominence, significant rulers, religious and cultural contributions, its interactions with neighboring …
Mercia: Lost Great Kingdom of the Britons - Historic Mysteries
2023年2月21日 · Mercia was one of the most powerful kingdoms in England during the Dark Ages, a time of legendary warriors, cunning rulers, and epic battles. This mighty kingdom rose …
Kingdom of Mercia - The Anglo-Saxons
2024年9月4日 · This scholarly article embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the Kingdom of Mercia, aiming to unravel its rise to power, cultural achievements, and lasting legacy. At its …
The Rise and Fall of Mercia: How a Midlands Kingdom Forged an …
2024年5月26日 · Rising from marcher lords along the Trent Valley to Bretwalda over-kings claiming imperial power, the Mercians left an indelible mark on English history. At its height in …
Mercia, kingdom of - Encyclopedia.com
Mercia, kingdom of. Mercia dominated Anglo-Saxon politics in the late 7th and 8th cents. The name ‘Mercians’ means ‘the borderers’ and is thought to derive from their position between the …
The Unification of England & the Death of the Kingdom of Mercia
2024年3月18日 · Once the dominant realm in England, in the late ninth century, the Kingdom of Mercia fell to predatory Viking invaders and the expansionary ambitions of Alfred the Great. …