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The Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England

An Enthralling Guide to the People, Culture, and Major Events (Exploring the Past)

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The Anglo-Saxons and Medieval England

By: Billy Wellman
Narrated by: Jay Herbert
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Embark on an Epic Journey Through England's Fascinating History

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • The Anglo-Saxons: An Enthralling Overview of the People and History of England from the Early Middle Ages to the Battle of Hastings
  • Medieval England: An Enthralling Overview of the English Middle Ages

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

  • The Fall of Roman Britain: How the departure of Roman legions left a power vacuum filled by new settlers.
  • Mass Migrations: How the arrival and settlement of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes transformed the English landscape.
  • Christian Conversion: The pivotal role of missionaries like Augustine of Canterbury in converting the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity.
  • Rising Kingdoms: The formation and rise of powerful kingdoms such as Mercia and Wessex.
  • Viking Invasions: The fierce Viking raids and the establishment of the Danelaw.
  • Alfred the Great: The legendary king’s resistance against the Viking conquest and his lasting reforms.
  • The Battle of Hastings: The climactic clash that ended Anglo-Saxon rule and ushered in Norman dominance.

In the second part of this audiobook, you will learn about:

  • How England got started
  • What it took to be the best and worst English king
  • Why you wouldn’t want to be a peasant in the Middle Ages
  • How one of the greatest catastrophes in human history, the Black Death, unfolded
  • The harsh punishments that kept the peace
  • How the church became the most powerful organization of the period
  • Why armored cavalry stopped being used in battles
  • What medieval people did for fun

Dive Into England's Past! Click "Add to Cart" to Begin Your Adventure!

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