An Archaeology of the Early Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms - Hardcover

Arnold, C. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415156351 ISBN 13: 9780415156356

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

An Archaeology of the Early Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms is a volume which offers an unparalleled view of the archaeological remains of the period. Using the development of the kingdoms as a framework, this study closely examines the wealth of material evidence and analyzes its significance to our understanding of the society that created it. From our understanding of the migrations of the Germanic peoples into the British Isles, the subsequent patterns of settlement, land-use, trade, through to social hierarchy and cultural identity within the kingdoms, this fully revised edition illuminates one of the most obscure and misunderstood periods in European history.

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Review:

"This is certainly a book which I would encourage students to read and discuss. It is full of ideas and should be welcomed as opening new and hopefully more fruitful debates in Anglo-Saxon archaeology."
-"Medieval Archaeology

Synopsis:

An Archaeology of the Early Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms has for nearly a decade been used by students seeking an introduction to the field. In this new, fully revised edition of Arnold's essential text all of the key finds and recent developments in the field of Anglo-Saxon studies have been incorporated. With an expanded text and an increased number of informative illustrations, C.J. Arnold confronts the key questions facing students who seek to understand how the foundations of medieval England were laid: How did kingdoms form out of the chaos of the Dark Ages? How was it that a deeply superstitious people came to embrace Christianity? What was the fate of Britain's native populations at the hand of invading peoples? Firmly basing its arguments upon archaeological evidence, the book introduces students to the fascinating dichotomies of Anglo-Saxon society. It acts both as a reliable guide to historical fact and as an invaluable introduction to the key debates currently spurring research in the field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0415156351
• ISBN 13: 9780415156356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280