Includes bibliographical references (p. [161]-170) and index.
Contents
Wiglaf's rise to dear kinship : the midwifery of battle -- Revenge and the remaking of group identity in Beowulf : the cases of Hengest, Ingeld, and Eadgils -- Violence, law and kingship in the annals of West Saxon feud : the contests of Cyneheard (755) and Aethelwold (901, 905) -- The Battle of Brunanburh and the construction of mythological lordship -- Triumphant lordship and new retainership in The Battle of Maldon
