A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons

Who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from? These early European migrants travelled mainly to Britain after the end of Roman rule in 410. A number of kingdoms emerged in England during the sixth and seventh centuries. However, the prosperity and successes of Anglo-Saxon society led to attacks from other peoples such as the Vikings. The Anglo-Saxon period dramatically ended with the victory of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings

About the author

Giles Morgan is the author of the Pocket Essentials on The Holy Grail, Byzantium, Freemasonry, Saints, and Saint George.

Summary

From popular fiction such as The Hobbit and Game of Thrones to the universality of the English language, the continuing influence of the Anglo-Saxons can be found throughout the world. But who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from?A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons traces the...

Product details

• Authors: Giles Morgan
• Publisher: Oldcastle Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2019
• EAN: 9780857301666
• ISBN: 978-0-85730-166-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 205 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 176 g
• Series: Pocket Essentials (Paperback)
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages