The Anglo-Saxon period stretches from the arrival of Germanic groups on British shores in the early 5th century to the Norman Conquest of 1066. During these centuries, the English language was used and written down for the first time, pagan populations were converted to Christianity, and the foundations of the kingdom of England were laid. This richly illustrated new book - which accompanies a landmark British Library exhibition - presents Anglo-Saxon England as the home of a highly sophisticated artistic and political ...
Read More
The Anglo-Saxon period stretches from the arrival of Germanic groups on British shores in the early 5th century to the Norman Conquest of 1066. During these centuries, the English language was used and written down for the first time, pagan populations were converted to Christianity, and the foundations of the kingdom of England were laid. This richly illustrated new book - which accompanies a landmark British Library exhibition - presents Anglo-Saxon England as the home of a highly sophisticated artistic and political culture, deeply connected with its continental neighbours. Leading specialists in early medieval history, literature and culture engage with the unique, original evidence from which we can piece together the story of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, examining outstanding and beautiful objects such as highlights from the Staffordshire hoard and the Sutton Hoo burial. At the heart of the book is the British Library's outstanding collection of Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, the richest source of evidence about Old English language and literature, including Beowulf and other poetry; the Lindisfarne Gospels, one of Britain's greatest artistic and religious treasures; the St Cuthbert Gospel, the earliest intact European book; and historical manuscripts such as Bede's Ecclesiastical History and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. These national treasures are discussed alongside other, internationally important literary and historical manuscripts held in major collections in Britain and Europe. This book, and the exhibition it accompanies, chart a fascinating and dynamic period in early medieval history, and will bring to life our understanding of these formative centuries.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Near Fine Condition in Near Fine jacket. 9780712352024. European History. Near Fine/ NearFine 1st ed 2019 hardback, unclipped DJ in protective mylar. Very substantial and high quality volume, Fine and unmarked. Minor finger marks to gold of fly-leaf page edge due to previous light handling, light surface wear to top rear edge of jacket, all else Fine and unmarked. Size: 220\nx 280\nx 35.56mm. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: History; European History; ISBN: 0712352023. ISBN/EAN: 9780712352024. Dewey Code: 941.01. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 087074.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine Condition in Fine jacket. 9780712352024. European History. Fine/Fine 1st ed 2019 British Library hardback, unclipped DJ, profusely illustrated high quality edition, unmarked throughout. Size: 220\nx 280\nx 35.56mm. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: History; European History; ISBN: 0712352023. ISBN/EAN: 9780712352024. Dewey Code: 941.01. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 088512.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Published to coincide with the 2018 British Library exhibition. Very Good condition. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (the pictures you see on Alibris are NOT our own). Are you outside UK? Then unless you arrange shipping 'Via Alibris' we WILL cancel your order; this is due to the derisory shipping allowance that Alibris make to sellers for overseas orders.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.