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Unfortunately this work has not been updated to reflect current discoveries and as such reflects the known Archaeological evidence of its time.
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Archeologists Dream
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This book is huge and the information inside is solely based on archeology found in modern England. There are lots and lots of great pictures, maps and coin collections. The book takes us through the Roman period to the battle of Hastings. It is a very interesting read although I found it very biased towards Christianity and not very informative about our heathen heritage but still a very good book. A must have for students and all those interested in early English history. I also recommend 'A Brief History of the Anglo-Saxons' and to learn about English native Gods I recommend 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe'. See my reviews.
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I Loved This Book
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This is one of the best books I have bought from amazon.co.uk. I bought this book for a course I was taking on British archaeology. I am normally not that interested in this area of history/archaeology, being more interested in Egyptology. However, not only did this book teach me about a subject I did not really know before owning it, but it also captivated my interest and imagination about the Anglo-Saxons.
I recommend this book to everyone. It is written as a historical narrative, but it also includes descriptions of the archaeological evidence that underpins a lot of our current understanding of the time period. The text is easy to understand, well-written and concise and is complemented by a very large number of beautiful photographs. This book is not only a treat for the mind, it's also a treat for the eye.
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Eminently Readable!
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Ok. Just to be clear, I have never been in the slightest bit interested in history. Of anything. Or anyone. My interest in this period of English history was sparked by Bernard Cornwell's Last Kingdom, etc.. This book by James Campbell is an excellent introduction for an amateur like me. It is nicely illustrated and clearly written. If you want to fill in any missing facts around Cornwell's (partly factual) stories of this period, then this book is for you.
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the anglo-saxons
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very book starters reference book for the subject
saw it bought it
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