A Pocket Essential Short History Of The Anglo Saxons

Author : Giles Morgan
Publisher : Oldcastle Books Ltd
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857301673

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A Pocket Essential Short History of the Anglo-Saxons by Giles Morgan Pdf

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 fascinating history of this era and its people, from the early migration of European tribal groups such as the Angles, Saxons and Jutes who mainly travelled 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 in 1066. This short history explores the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia, Afred the Great's defence of his realm from the Vikings and the final Norman Conquest. Also included are the compelling discoveries of Anglo-Saxon relics in modern times and many other gems. A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons provides an indispensable introduction to everything you need to know about the Anglo-Saxon period.

Author : Giles Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 0857301691

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A Pocket Essentials Short History of the Anglo-Saxons by Giles Morgan Pdf

In July, 2009 amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert made an incredible discovery. He was searching a field in Staffordshire with his metal detector when he stumbled upon the single greatest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silverwork ever found. His amazing finds, known collectively as the Staffordshire Hoard, focused a spotlight of interest on the history and lives of these Dark Age people.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 travelled 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.

Author : Giles Morgan
Publisher : Pocket Essentials (Paperback)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0857301667

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Short History of the Anglo-Saxons by Giles Morgan Pdf

In July, 2009 amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert made an incredible discovery. He was searching a field in Staffordshire with his metal detector when he stumbled upon the single greatest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silverwork ever found. His amazing finds, known collectively as the Staffordshire Hoard, focused a spotlight of interest on the history and lives of these Dark Age people. But who were the Anglo-Saxons and where did they come from?

Author : Geoffrey Hindley
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472107596

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A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons by Geoffrey Hindley Pdf

Starting AD 400 (around the time of their invasion of England) and running through to the 1100s (the 'Aftermath'), historian Geoffrey Hindley 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 world's first nation state and Europe's first country to conduct 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 is a fascinating assessment of a vital historical period.

Author : John Blair
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000-08-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191578380

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The Anglo-Saxon Age: A Very Short Introduction by John Blair Pdf

First published as part of the best-selling The Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, John Blair's Very Short Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon Age covers the emergence of the earliest English settlements to the Norman victory in 1066. This book is a brief introduction to the political, social, religious, and cultural history of Anglo-Saxon England. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Henrietta Leyser
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786731401

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A Short History of the Anglo-Saxons by Henrietta Leyser Pdf

'Here lies our leader all cut down, the valiant man in the dust.' The elegiac words of the Battle of Maldon, an epic poem written to celebrate the bravery of an English army defeated by Viking raiders in 991, emerge from a diverse literature - including Beowulf and Bede's Ecclesiastical History - produced by the people known as the Anglo-Saxons: Germanic tribes who migrated to Britain from Lower Saxony and Denmark in the early fifth century CE. The era once known as the 'Dark Ages' was marked by stunning cultural advances, and Henrietta Leyser here offers a fresh analysis of exciting recent discoveries made in the archaeology and art of the Anglo-Saxon world. Arguing that the desperate struggle (led by Alfred the Great) against the Vikings helped define a distinctively English sensibility, the author explores relations with the indigenous British, the Anglo-Saxon conversion to Christianity, the ascendancy of Mercia and the rise of Wessex. This vivid history evokes both the emergent kingdoms of Alfred and Offa and the golden treasures of Sutton Hoo. It will appeal to students of early medieval history and to all those who wish to understand how England was born.

Author : Francis Palgrave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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History of The Anglo-Saxons. by Francis Palgrave Pdf

Author : Nicholas J. Higham,M. J. Ryan
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300125344

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The Anglo-Saxon World by Nicholas J. Higham,M. J. Ryan Pdf

Presents the Anglo-Saxon period of English history from the fifth century up to the late eleventh century, covering such events as the spread of Christianity, the invasions of the Vikings, the composition of Beowulf, and the Battle of Hastings.

Author : Sharon Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600080695

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The history of the Anglo-Saxons by Sharon Turner Pdf

Author : Sharon Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1840
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044019635598

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History of the Anglo-Saxons by Sharon Turner Pdf

Author : Sharon Turner
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108082013

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The History of the Anglo-Saxons by Sharon Turner Pdf

Sharon Turner (1768-1847) practised as a solicitor in London, but as a young man he had become involved in the study of Anglo-Saxon and Icelandic literature and history. Published 1799-1805, this four-volume work was a benchmark in Anglo-Saxon studies, drawing on manuscripts in the British Museum.

Author : Sharon Turner
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1314883631

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The History of the Anglo-Saxons... Volume 1 by Sharon Turner Pdf

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Author : Thomas Miller
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0331940426

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History of the Anglo-Saxons by Thomas Miller Pdf

Excerpt from History of the Anglo-Saxons: From the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest For the historical materials of this volume, I have been mainly indebted to the sterling and valuable work of the late Mr. Sharon Turner, who, during a long life, neglected no oppor tunity of acquiring information on the subject. I have before. On several occasions, had to acknowledge his kind and liberal assistance in historical inquiries and now that he is no more, gratify myself by again recording my obligations, and bearing testimony to the value of his labours. Many other works on anglo-saxon History, Manners, and Literature have been con sulted, but Turner left me very little to glean elsewhere. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Sharon Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : HARVARD:HNX5BP

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The History of the Anglo-Saxons from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest by Sharon Turner Pdf

Author : Francis Palgrave
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0371849586

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History of the Anglo-Saxons by Francis Palgrave Pdf

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