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'The Anglo-Saxons' is a thorough exploration of the Anglo-Saxon age in England, focusing on the historical, archaeological, and cultural aspects of this period. The authors provide detailed insights into the political, economic, and religious developments during the 600-year occupation of the Anglo-Saxons in Britain. The narrative covers the decline of the Roman Empire, the settlement and intermingling of Germanic tribes like the Saxons and Angles with the local community, and the transformation of Britain into a bustling center for trade and respect. also delves into the impact of the Vikings, the unification under King Alfred, and the eventual end of the Anglo-Saxon era with the Norman invasion in 1066.
The authors of 'The Anglo-Saxons' present a comprehensive study of the six centuries of Anglo-Saxon history, emphasizing church history, the evolving nature of kingship, and the origins of various historical sources. The narrative is enriched with detailed picture essays covering specific subjects like numismatics and tombs of saints, providing an archaeological perspective on the Anglo-Saxon age. Despite some limitations in coverage, such as a lack of focus on daily life of commoners and certain pivotal events like the Viking era, the book offers a valuable orientation to Anglo-Saxon history, society, and culture, making it a recommended reference for those interested in this evolving discipline.
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In this major survey, three distinguished historians produce an exciting introduction to the field.
Although the "Lost Centuries" between AD400 and 600 suffer from a scarcity of written sources, and only two writers, King Alfred and the Venerable Bede, dominate our understanding of later times, the authors have created a rich and thought-provoking account of the stormy era when Britain became Christian and sustained several waves of Viking invaders. A single nation, they suggest, slowly emerged from the rivalries and fluctuating fortunes of separate kingdoms like Mercia, Wessex and East Anglia. Major figures such as Offa, Alfred, Edgar and Cnut are discussed in detail, while the stunning illustrations convey the immense achievements of Anglo-Saxon centuries were 'simply a barbarous prelude to better things'.
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