Finis Britanniae: A Military History of Late Roman Britain and the Saxon Conquest

The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons marks a turbulent period in British history, characterized by conquest and destruction. This period is known as the Dark Ages, lacking source material and understanding of events. Murray Dahm explores the military history of Roman Britains slow decline, going back to the roots of the provinces final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions by the Angle, Jute, Saxon, and other groups.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons mark a pivotal and disruptive period in the history of Britain. Spanning centuries, this era witnessed a significant shift from relative stability as a Roman province to an era of conquest and destruction. It is a challenging period to comprehend, occurring at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. Often referred to as a "Dark Age," it is characterized by a lack of comprehensive source material and a limited understanding of the events that unfolded. Consequently, legendary figures emerge, such as Arthur, Merlin, and others, who thrive in the limited information available. In this new analysis, Murray Dahm delves into the military history of Roman Britains gradual decline, tracing back to the roots of the provinces final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines our knowledge (or perceived knowledge) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon, and other invasions that took advantage of Rome's absence and played a significant role in shaping the Britain of today.

The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons mark a pivotal and disruptive period in the history of Britain. Spanning centuries, this era witnessed a significant shift from relative stability as a Roman province to an era of conquest and destruction. It is a challenging period to comprehend, occurring at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. Often referred to as a "Dark Age," it is characterized by a lack of comprehensive source material and a limited understanding of the events that unfolded. Consequently, legendary figures emerge, such as Arthur, Merlin, and others, who thrive in the limited information available. In this new analysis, Murray Dahm delves into the military history of Roman Britains gradual decline, tracing back to the roots of the provinces final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines our knowledge (or perceived knowledge) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon, and other invasions that took advantage period of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons mark a pivotal and disruptive period in the history of Britain. Spanning centuries, this era witnessed a significant shift from relative stability as a Roman province to an era of conquest and destruction. It is a challenging period to comprehend, occurring at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. Often referred to as a "Dark Age," it is characterized by a lack of comprehensive source material and a limited understanding of the events that unfolded. Consequently, legendary figures emerge, such as Arthur, Merlin, and others, who thrive in the limited information available. In this new analysis, Murray Dahm delves into the military history of Roman Britains gradual decline, tracing back to the roots of the provinces final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines our knowledge (or perceived knowledge) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon, and other invasions that took advantage period of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons mark a pivotal and disruptive period in the history of Britain. Spanning centuries, this era witnessed a significant shift from relative stability as a Roman province to an era of conquest and destruction. It is a challenging period to comprehend, occurring at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. Often referred to as a "Dark Age," it is characterized by a lack of comprehensive source material and a limited understanding of the events that unfolded. Consequently, legendary figures emerge, such as Arthur, Merlin, and others, who thrive in the limited information available. In this new analysis, Murray Dahm delves into the military history of Roman Britains gradual decline, tracing back to the roots of the provinces final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines our knowledge (or perceived knowledge) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon, and other invasions that took advantage of Rome's absence and played a significant role in shaping the Britain of today.

Weight: 642g
Dimension: 243 x 167 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398118270