Description: The Anglo-Saxons by Marc Morris The Sunday Times bestseller A clever, lively ... splendid new bookDAN JONES, SUNDAY TIMESA big gold bar of delightSPECTATORSixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Into this violent and unstable world came foreign invaders from across the sea, and established themselves as its new masters. In this sweeping and original history, renowned historian Marc Morris separates the truth from the legend and tells the extraordinary story of how the foundations of England were laid.Marc Morris is a genius of medieval narrativeIAN MORTIMER, author of The Time Travellers Guide to Medieval EnglandBrilliant ... Beautifully written, incredibly accessible and deeply researchedJAMES OBRIENA much-needed book ... A gripping story, beautifully toldBERNARD CORNWELL, author of The Last KingdomHighly informative and hugely enjoyableIAN HISLOPA vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political changeTHOMAS PENN, author of The Winter King FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr Marc Morris is a historian who specializes in the Middle Ages. He studied and taught at the universities of London and Oxford and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His other books include a bestselling history of the Norman Conquest and highly acclaimed biographies of King John and Edward I (A Great and Terrible King). He also presented the TV series Castle and wrote its accompanying book. He contributes regularly to other history programmes on radio and television and writes for numerous journals and magazines. Review The historian Marc Morris masterfully picks out key themes and characters, from King Offa to Alfred the Great, to produce a coherent and compelling narrative of this turbulent time. * Pippa Bailey, New Statesman *A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change, told with wit, authority and shrewd historical judgement. The Anglo-Saxons is a superbly clear and evocative journey through Englands beginnings, and Marc Morris is a wonderful guide. * Thomas Penn *This is a much-needed book - an accessible, eminently readable account of the peoples who first made England. Its a gripping story, beautifully told! * Bernard Cornwell, author of The Last Kingdom * Review Text A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change, told with wit, authority and shrewd historical judgement. The Anglo-Saxons is a superbly clear and evocative journey through Englands beginnings, and Marc Morris is a wonderful guide. Review Quote A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change, told with wit, authority and shrewd historical judgement. The Anglo-Saxons is a superbly clear and evocative journey through Englands beginnings, and Marc Morris is a wonderful guide. Promotional "Headline" The Sunday Times bestseller Details ISBN152915698X Author Marc Morris Publisher Cornerstone Year 2022 ISBN-10 152915698X ISBN-13 9781529156980 Publication Date 2022-06-02 UK Release Date 2022-06-02 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-06-02 NZ Release Date 2022-06-02 Pages 528 Subtitle A History of the Beginnings of England DEWEY 942.01 Audience General Alternative 9781473539846 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138211831;
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