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A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons

By: Geoffrey Hindley
Narrated by: Eleanor David
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Starting AD 400 (around the time of their invasion of England) and running through to the 1100s (the 'Aftermath'), historian Geoffrey Hindley shows the Anglo-Saxons as formative in the history not only of England but also of Europe. The society inspired by the warrior world of the Old English poem Beowulf saw England become the world's first nation state and Europe's first country to conduct affairs in its own language, and Bede and Boniface of Wessex establish the dating convention we still use today. Including all the latest research, this is a fascinating assessment of a vital historical period.

About the author: Geoffrey Hindley is an acclaimed Medievalist. His many books include The Shaping of Europe, Saladin: a Biography, The Book of Magna Carta, and A Brief History of the Crusades.

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"This is an excellent assessment of a vital historical epoch from one of our most respected medievalists" ( Good Book Guide, July 1, 2006)
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Beautifully read, a real pleasure to listen to. The reader conveyed the narrative and sustained the listener's interested with expressive and intelligent reading.

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the voice used for this book is very glazing, extremely hard to focus and listen to. this book is a new monument to the decay of merit in society. surely this voice actor was selected by just about all other means other than her voice. the worst and hardest book i have ever attempted to listen and focus to. far too hard to follow this book with that voice.

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