| A Pocket Essentials Short History of the Anglo-Saxons Contributor(s): Morgan, Giles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0857301667 ISBN-13: 9780857301666 Publisher: Oldcastle Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - Middle Ages (449-1066) |
| Series: Pocket Essentials (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.40 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: But who were the Anglo-Saxons, and where did they come from? A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons traces the fascinating history of this era and its people, from the early European migrants from tribes such as Angles, Saxons, and Jutes who traveled mainly to Britain after the end of Roman rule in 410, to the dramatic end of the Anglo-Saxon period following the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. It covers their various kingdoms, such as Wessex and Mercia, as well as the numerous attacks on the prosperity and successes of the Anglo-Saxons by peoples such as the Vikings. From popular fiction such as The Hobbit to Game of Thrones to the world language of English, the continuing influence of the Anglo-Saxons can be found in many modern societies today. This Pocket Essential guide provides an indispensable introduction to everything you need to know about the Anglo-Saxon period. |