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laurenjpegler's review against another edition
4.0
April 2022: 2nd read and still v enjoyable & interesting. found my footing with the names eventually this time
cernunnos's review
5.0
A very readable, succinct but scholarly study of this under-appreciated monarch. I was particularly impressed by the breadth of the author's research as outlined in the extensive and useful suggestions for further reading. Mr Holland clearly knows his stuff and communicates it with admirable clarity. An excellent opener in the "Penguin Monarchs" series.
will_foster's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jaywithwhiskey's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
4.0
This was good to read and understand more about Athelstan specifically and I definitely learned a lot about why Athelstan is considered the first monarch over Alfred. But the book sometimes jumped around what I felt like was a bit too much toward the beginning and it made me feel lost. The family tree is also quite tough to make out, a key guide would be helpful there.
alysmw's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely intriguing. I went into this book without knowing anything about Athelstan and now i feel like a pro. I wouldn't have bought it if it had been a bit longer but having finished it I'm wishing it had been. I absolutely loved the writing style. It was so hilariously pompous and melodramatic that I found myself reading bits out to people and laughing out loud. Honestly I would recommend this to anyone. It was so funny and enjoyable and educational with no prior knowledge required.