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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".
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books I have bought from amazon.co.uk. I bought this book for a course I was taking on British archaeology. I am normally not that interested in this area of history/archaeology, being more interested in Egyptology. However, not only did this book teach me about a subject I did not really know before owning it, but it also captivated my interest and imagination about the Anglo-Saxons.
I recommend this book to everyone. It is written as a historical narrative, but it also includes descriptions of the archaeological evidence that underpins a lot of our current understanding of the time period. The text is easy to understand, well-written and concise and is complemented by a very large number of beautiful photographs. This book is not only a treat for the mind, it's also a treat for the eye.
I recommend this book to everyone. It is written as a historical narrative, but it also includes descriptions of the archaeological evidence that underpins a lot of our current understanding of the time period. The text is easy to understand, well-written and concise and is complemented by a very large number of beautiful photographs. This book is not only a treat for the mind, it's also a treat for the eye.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Ok. Just to be clear, I have never been in the slightest bit interested in history. Of anything. Or anyone. My interest in this period of English history was sparked by Bernard Cornwell's Last Kingdom, etc.. This book by James Campbell is an excellent introduction for an amateur like me. It is nicely illustrated and clearly written. If you want to fill in any missing facts around Cornwell's (partly factual) stories of this period, then this book is for you.
69 of 77 people found the following review helpful
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At first this book may seem a little daunting to anybody that has very little or no knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon period. However, if you are either well educated on the subject, or are studying it at school or university, then it is (as I have found) an invaluable book. It is detailed and the specialist pages (which really look at one aspect) are excellent! The book is well indexed, and even though the Anglo-Saxon Kings and Queens all seemed to be called Aethel-whatever, it is easy to locate the one you need.
The book is wonderfully illustrated with colour pictures, which really put some books to shame and their detail is very impressive.
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jrsreview
An excellent book well written and ideal as a study guide for the period. however needs to be read with care due to the factual detail
Published 5 months ago by Pataread
Overall a good read
I bought this book realising that it was originally published
thirty years ago.
The illustrations are mainly black and white. Read more
thirty years ago.
The illustrations are mainly black and white. Read more
Published 12 months ago by 5 string bassist
Lavish primer on the Anglo-Saxons
This is a standard work on the Anglo-Saxons, but what makes it interesting are the very lavish illustrations. These show how very skilled Anglo-Saxon workmen were. Read more
Published 21 months ago by PRR
Excellent - but not for complete beginners.
Each article in the book is competently written and complete within itself. All the information has been thoroughly researched and is explained clearly, and in context. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Mrs. RM KLEPPMANN
out of date
Unfortunately this work has not been updated to reflect current discoveries and as such reflects the known Archaeological evidence of its time.
Published on 14 April 2008 by Tim Metcalfe
Archeologists Dream
This book is huge and the information inside is solely based on archeology found in modern England. There are lots and lots of great pictures, maps and coin collections. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2008 by Angelcynn
the anglo-saxons
very book starters reference book for the subject
saw it bought it
saw it bought it
Published on 24 Feb 2005 by "kevancotton"
Indispensable
Just beginning to date a little in the light of subsequent research, this is nevertheless an excellent introduction to the period, fluently written by Campbell, John and Wormald. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2004
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