The Anglo-Saxons

by Barbara Yorke

From the 5th century, Germanic peoples from the North Sea areas of Europe began settling and establishing kingdoms in the Eastern parts of Britain. This title reviews the main events of the period 400 to 1066 and the legacy left by the Anglo-Saxons to later centuries.

Genres: History

Paperback

First published October 21, 1999

About the author

Barbara York is Professor of Early Medieval History, University of Winchester.

Reviews

[Lee Hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible and concise introduction to the history of the Anglo-Saxons, providing a chronological outline of key events from the fifth to the late-eleventh century. Slightly surprised that the author didn't dispel the Victorian myth of King Alfred burning the cottager's cakes - and I personally thought she downplayed the impact of Norman rule on English society - other than those minor gripes, a recommended read.

[Riversue · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a slim edition so I was surprised by the depth of understanding of the events, New connections were made for me that explained what had been inexplicable; the killing of King Edward to put Aethelred on the throne.

[Torcuata · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great! it gives you the first hints on the AS.

[Gail Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful for background on the general culture of the Anglo-Saxons. Easy to read.