The Anglo-Saxons
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This survey, an introduction to the history of Anglo-Saxon England looks at political history, and religious, cultural, social, legal and economic themes are woven in. Throughout the book the authors make use of original sources such as chronicles, charters, manuscripts and coins, works of art, archaelogical remains and surviving buildings.The nature of power and kingship, role of wealth, rewards, conquest and blood-feud in the perennial struggle for power, structure of society, the development of Christianity and the relations between church and secular authority are discussed at length, while particular topics are explored in 19 "picture essays". Review: So much to learn - Although I’ve only had a few hours of reading this book, I am enjoying it so much, there is so much to learn, I am very pleased with this book! Review: If you really like Anglo Saxons - Good but old book
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 175 Reviews |
E**N
So much to learn
Although I’ve only had a few hours of reading this book, I am enjoying it so much, there is so much to learn, I am very pleased with this book!
H**R
If you really like Anglo Saxons
Good but old book
A**R
How England became England
Excellent info on the Angels and the Saxons. Maps showing settlements and other pertinent locations, many black and white pictures and many beautiful color photos. There is a full page picture of a helmet found in the Sutton Hoo excavation believed to have belonged to the great Saxon King Redwald. This picture alone is worth the price of the book, as far as I am concerned. However, You will find much more on the Sutton Hoo excavation which is one of the most exciting excavations I have read about. Chapter 1 of the book gives info on the end of the Roman era. Then in Chapter 2 the authors give you a rundown of the Germanic peoples who invaded England who were mainly the Saxons, Angles and some Jutes. This is a comprehensive book about how England became England and if you have any interest at all in England you should love this book, and if you can look at the picture of the Sutton Hoo Helmet and not want to hang it on your wall I would not believe it. Just please don't tear it out of the book. I copied mine and it is good as the pic in the book and it will go on my wall.
T**S
A wonderful resource if you are interested in Anglo Saxons.
This book is worth getting for the illuistrations alone, but the written content is also of the highest order, and the whole volume comes togther as a wonderful rersource for anyone interested in Anglo Saxon culture and history.
J**N
Artistry and creativity
A treasure house and an extraordinary record.
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