The Anglo-Saxon World

Nicholas J. Higham and Martin J. Ryan

ISBN 10: 0300125348 / ISBN 13: 9780300125344

Published by Yale University Press, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Anglo-Saxon World
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300125348
• ISBN 13: 9780300125344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Anglo-Saxon period, stretching from the fifth to the late eleventh century, begins with the Roman retreat from the Western world and ends with the Norman takeover of England. Between these epochal events, many of the contours and patterns of English life that would endure for the next millennium were shaped. In this authoritative work, N. J. Higham and M. J. Ryan reexamine Anglo-Saxon England in the light of new research in disciplines as wide-ranging as historical genetics, paleobotany, archaeology, literary studies, art history, and numismatics. The result is the definitive introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world, enhanced with a rich array of photographs, maps, genealogies, and other illustrations. The Anglo-Saxon period witnessed the birth of the English people, the establishment of Christianity, and the development of the English language. With an extraordinary cast of characters (Alfred the Great, the Venerable Bede, King Cnut), a long list of artistic and cultural achievements ('Beowulf', 'the Sutton Hoo ship-burial' finds, the 'Bayeux Tapestry'), and multiple dramatic events (the 'Viking invasions', the 'Battle of Hastings'), the Anglo-Saxon era lays legitimate claim to having been one of the most important in Western history.

About the Author

Nicholas J. Higham is professor emeritus, School of Arts, University of Manchester. He lives in Cheshire. Martin J. Ryan is lecturer in early medieval history, School of Arts, University of Manchester. He lives in West Sussex.