"St Cuthbert, arguably the most famous and best loved Northumbrian of all time, lived in the seventh century during the Northumbrian Golden Age. This book tells the story of the Golden Age, a crucial period in Northumbria's political and religious history, by reference to revered saints including Cuthbert, Aidan, Wilfrid and Bede, powerful kings such as Edwin, Oswald and Oswiu, and significant places including Lindisfarne, Bamburgh, Yeavering, Hexham, Durham, Whitby and York."--Publisher's website.