Anglo-Saxons - Wikipedia
v. t. e. The Anglo-Saxons, in some contexts simply called Saxons or the English, were a cultural group who spoke Old English and inhabited much of what is now England and south-eastern Scotland in the Early Middle Ages.
Anglo-Saxons: facts for kids - National Geographic Kids
Looking for some cool Anglo-Saxon facts? Learn who these fierce tribes were, when they lived, where they came from & how they changed Great Britain!
20 Facts About Anglo-Saxon Britain - History Hit
2023年5月25日 · The Anglo-Saxon era ended with William of Normandy’s triumph at the battle of Hastings in 1066, which ushered in a new era of Norman rule. Here are 20 facts about this fascinating historical period: 1. The Anglo-Saxons were immigrants
Anglo-Saxon | Definition, History, Language, Countries, Culture ...
2024年10月8日 · Anglo-Saxon, term used historically to describe any member of the Germanic peoples who, from the 5th century ce to the time of the Norman Conquest (1066), inhabited and ruled territories that are today part of England and Wales.
Everything You Need To Know About The Anglo-Saxons - HistoryExtra
2020年4月26日 · The Anglo-Saxon period lasted from the early fifth century AD to 1066 – after the Romans and before the Normans. But how much do you know about the Anglo-Saxons? Who were they, where did they come from, and where did they settle? Here, author Martin Wall brings you the facts…
History of Anglo-Saxon England - Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon England or Early Medieval England, existing from the 5th to the 11th centuries from soon after the end of Roman Britain until the Norman Conquest in 1066, consisted of various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms until 927, when it was united as the Kingdom of England by King Æthelstan (r. 927–939).
Who were the Anglo-Saxons? - BBC Bitesize
The Anglo-Saxons were a mix of tribes from Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. The three biggest were the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. The land they settled in became known as...
Anglo-Saxons: a brief history - The Historical Association
The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain spans approximately the six centuries from 410-1066AD. The period used to be known as the Dark Ages, mainly because written sources for the early years of Saxon invasion are scarce.
Anglo-Saxon England - Smarthistory
Anglo-Saxon England was divided into the five main kingdoms of Wessex, East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria and Kent, each with its own king. Kings often died early and violent deaths. As well as fighting against each other for power, they had to keep their own nobles happy, or they might rise up against them.
BBC - History: Anglo-Saxons
From barbarian invaders to devout Christian missionaries, the Anglo-Saxons brought four hundred years of religious evolution and shifting political power to the British Isles.