A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons

Running from about AD 400 to the 1100s (the `Aftermath'), this book shows the Anglo-Saxons as formative in the history not only of England, but also of Europe. The society inspired by the warrior world of the Old English poem Beowulf saw England become the first European country to conduct its affairs in its own language, and Bede and Boniface of Wessex establish the dating convention we still use today. Including all the latest research, this excellent assessment of a vital historical epoch comes from one of our most respected Medievalists.