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Overview"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""." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eric John , Patrick Wormald , James Campbell , James CampbellPublisher: Penguin Books Ltd Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.938kg ISBN: 9780140143959ISBN 10: 0140143955 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 28 March 1991 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |