Publisher - Evans Brothers
Author - M Sharman
Binding - Paperback
Pages - 32
Size - 27.6cm x 21cm
 
Reading Age - 8+

Product weight 170g


 

Britain Through The Ages

This series provides an insight into the history of the British Isles.

Designed specifically to meet the demands of history at Key Stage 2, each book is illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams.

Anglo-Saxons

The departure of the Romans left Britain vulnerable to attack. The invasion and settlement of the warriors who came to be known as the Anglo-Saxons heralded a new period in our history. Divided between warring kingdoms and subject to attack by the Danes, Britain was a violent place and life was hard. The reign of Alfred the Great saw the establishment of the first towns and the beginnings of an ordered society. The period was to end dramatically in 1066 with the Battle of Hastings and the death of Harold the last Anglo-Saxon king.

Contents

Timeline

The Anglo-Saxons arrive
Pagans and Christians
Five English kingdoms
The fury of the northmen
Alfred the Great
The Danes return
The King and his people
Everyday life
Food and feasting
Crafts
Churches and monasteries
Travellers and traders
The last Anglo-Saxon kings

Index
Glossary
Places to visit