Anglo-Saxon England

Anglo-Saxon England (1979) explores the history and archaeology of Britain from the fifth century AD to 1066, revealing how the Anglo-Saxons built a flourishing civilization and left a legacy for the English-speaking people of the New World.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Anglo-Saxon England (1979) delves into the rich tapestry of British history and archaeology, spanning from the fifth century AD to 1066. This captivating period, often shrouded in mystery, witnessed the intricate fusion of post-Roman, native British, and continental influences, creating a complex web of cultural and historical dynamics. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the authors unravel the intricacies of this era, drawing upon archaeology, history, literature, place-names, and cutting-edge scientific methods. They reveal how the Anglo-Saxons, through their remarkable achievements, established a prosperous civilization that laid the foundation for English society and left an indelible mark on the English-speaking people of the New World.

Anglo-Saxon England (1979) takes the history and archaeology of Britain from the fifth century AD through to 1066, covering perhaps the most enigmatic period in British history, when post-Roman, native British and Continental influences amalgamated, in a manner often difficult to unravel. Drawing upon archaeology, history, literature, place-names and the results of the latest scientific methods, the authors show how the Anglo-Saxons built up a flourishing civilization, the foundation of English life, and have bequeathed their legacy to the English-speaking people of the New World.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032534206