The Making of England, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451003641 ISBN 13 : 9781451003642

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, evidence-based look at how England began, from Roman withdrawal to the shaping of early kingdoms.

The Making of England offers a concise, readable account of Britain’s earliest centuries. It blends archaeological finds, geography, and written sources to trace how the island’s peoples organized, defended, and settled their lands. The author explains how maps and physical features helped define borders, and how gaps in written records are handled with careful reasoning. This edition also highlights the role of material evidence and the views of earlier historians to illuminate life in the seventh and eighth centuries without getting lost in speculation.

What you will experience
- A focused narrative of the major waves of conquest and settlement along the Saxon shore and beyond.
- Clear explanations of how geography and archaeology shape our understanding of Britain’s past.
- An accessible discussion of sources, especially bishop Baeda, and how they contribute to social and political history.
- Insight into the evolution of early English polities and the growth of regional identities.

Ideal for readers of British history and anyone seeking a grounded introduction to England’s formative centuries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1451003641
• ISBN 13: 9781451003642
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 321
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