The Anglo-Saxons
James Campbell author James Campbell editor Eric John editor Patrick Wormald editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:28th Mar '91
Should be back in stock very soon
This survey, an introduction to the history of Anglo-Saxon England looks at political history, and religious, cultural, social, legal and economic themes are woven in. Throughout the book the authors make use of original sources such as chronicles, charters, manuscripts and coins, works of art, archaelogical remains and surviving buildings.The nature of power and kingship, role of wealth, rewards, conquest and blood-feud in the perennial struggle for power, structure of society, the development of Christianity and the relations between church and secular authority are discussed at length, while particular topics are explored in 19 "picture essays".
ISBN: 9780140143959
Dimensions: 278mm x 214mm x 19mm
Weight: 949g
272 pages