A brief history of the Anglo-Saxons : [the beginnings of the English nation

Starting AD 400 (around the time of their invasion of England) and running through to the 1100s (the 'Aftermath'), historian Geoffrey Hindley shows the Anglo-Saxons as formative in the history not only of England but also of Europe. The society inspired by the warrior world of the Old English poem Beowulf saw England become the world's first nation state and Europe's first country to conduct affairs in its own language, and Bede and Boniface of Wessex establish the dating convention we still use today. Including all the latest research, this is a fascinating assessment of a vital historical period. About the Author Geoffrey Hindley is an acclaimed Medievalist. His many books include The Shaping of Europe, Saladin: a Biography, The Book of Magna Carta and A Brief History of the Crusades. Running from about AD 400 to the 1100s, this book shows the Anglo-Saxons as formative in the history of England and Europe. The society, inspired by the world of the Old English poem "Beowulf", saw England become the first European country to conduct its affairs in its own language, and Bede and Boniface of Wessex establish the dating convention Children of Beowulf, Warriors of God, Pioneers in Europe