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The Anglo-Saxons

A History of the Beginnings of England

Marc Morris

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English
Random House
05 October 2022
The Sunday Times bestseller

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clever, lively ... splendid new book' DAN JONES, SUNDAY TIMES

'A big gold bar of delight' SPECTATOR

Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Into this violent and unstable world came foreign invaders from across the sea, and established themselves as its new masters. In this sweeping and original history, renowned historian Marc Morris separates the truth from the legend and tells the extraordinary story of how the foundations of England were laid.

'Marc Morris is a genius of medieval narrative' IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England

'Brilliant ... Beautifully written, incredibly accessible and deeply researched' JAMES O'BRIEN

'A much-needed book ... A gripping story, beautifully told' BERNARD CORNWELL, author of The Last Kingdom

'Highly informative and hugely enjoyable' IAN HISLOP

'A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change' THOMAS PENN, author of The Winter King

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Imprint:   Random House
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 32mm
Weight:   386g
ISBN:   9781529156980
ISBN 10:   152915698X
Pages:   464
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr Marc Morris is a historian and broadcaster, specialising in the Middle Ages. He is the author of King John- Treachery, Tyranny and the Road to Magna Carta, The Norman Conquest and A Great and Terrible King. In 2003 Marc presented the highly acclaimed TV series Castle for Channel 4 and wrote its accompanying book. He has also contributed to other history programmes on radio and television. An expert on medieval monarchy and aristocracy, and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Marc has written numerous articles for History Today, BBC History Magazine and Heritage Today (now published together as an e-book, Kings and Castles).

Reviews for The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England

The historian Marc Morris masterfully picks out key themes and characters, from King Offa to Alfred the Great, to produce a coherent and compelling narrative of this turbulent time. * Pippa Bailey, New Statesman * A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change, told with wit, authority and shrewd historical judgement. The Anglo-Saxons is a superbly clear and evocative journey through England's beginnings, and Marc Morris is a wonderful guide. * Thomas Penn * This is a much-needed book - an accessible, eminently readable account of the peoples who first made England. It's a gripping story, beautifully told! * Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom *


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