Anglo-Saxon England: 400-790

by Sally Crawford

Book Overview

Early Anglo-Saxon England saw some of the most important elements in the creation of modern England: the Germanic migrations after the departure of the Romans and the introduction of Christianity in the 7th century. While traditionally the early centuries of Anglo-Saxon England have been disregarded as'lost centuries, archaeological evidence, paired with the later written sources, can reveal a complex and often sophisticated society. This period saw the beginnings of urbanization, with the establishment of market-places enabling the trade of local and exotic goods, and the first schools were introduced in the 7th century.

Sally Crawford looks at how the Anglo-Saxons lived, from the composition of an Anglo-Saxon family and how status was defined by an individual's occupation, to the complexities of feasting and drinking and how adults and children found entertainment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747808368
• ISBN13: 9780747808367
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.7" x 8.2"