Written by Johann Martin Lappenberg, a prominent historian of medieval England, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the period of Anglo-Saxon rule from the fifth to the eleventh century. Drawing on contemporary sources and modern scholarship, Lappenberg presents a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped this formative era of British history. This scholarly and engaging work will appeal to anyone interested in the history of medieval Europe.

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