The document outlines the history of Anglo-Saxon England from the Anglo-Saxon invasions starting in the 5th century through the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their expansion. It discusses the development of social structures, legal codes, and Christianity. Major figures mentioned include Alfred the Great, who defended Wessex from the Vikings, and Cnut the Great, who became king of England, Norway, and Denmark in the early 11th century. The document traces the history until the Norman conquest brought an end to Anglo-Saxon rule in England in 1066.
The document outlines the history of Anglo-Saxon England from the Anglo-Saxon invasions starting in the 5th century through the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their expansion. It discusses the development of social structures, legal codes, and Christianity. Major figures mentioned include Alfred the Great, who defended Wessex from the Vikings, and Cnut the Great, who became king of England, Norway, and Denmark in the early 11th century. The document traces the history until the Norman conquest brought an end to Anglo-Saxon rule in England in 1066.
The document outlines the history of Anglo-Saxon England from the Anglo-Saxon invasions starting in the 5th century through the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their expansion. It discusses the development of social structures, legal codes, and Christianity. Major figures mentioned include Alfred the Great, who defended Wessex from the Vikings, and Cnut the Great, who became king of England, Norway, and Denmark in the early 11th century. The document traces the history until the Norman conquest brought an end to Anglo-Saxon rule in England in 1066.
II. Development of Anglo-Saxon Monarchies III. Westward Expansion 450-600 IV. Consolidation 600-700 V. Anglo-Saxon Warfare, Law Codes, Wergild VI. Social Structure VII. British kingdoms VIII. Christian Missions IX. Irish Christianity X. Organization of the Church XI. Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms 700-800 XII. Viking Invasions XIII. Alfred the Great XIV. More Vikings XV. The Saxon Church XVI. Cnut the Great XVII. Anglo-Saxon society XVIII. The End of Anglo-Saxon England
Gildas Swein Forkbeard
Mons Badonicus Cnut Bede Fyrd Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Edward the Confessor Heptarchy (East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Mercia, Harold II Northumbria, Sussex, Wessex) Hardold Hardrada Bretwalda (Ceawlin, Aethelberht, Raedwald, Edwin, Owsald, Oswiu) Gesith Hlaford Wergild Eorls Thegns Ceorls Gebur Theow / wealh Tun Gregory the Great Augustine Synod of Whitby Offa Viking Danegeld Danelaw Alfred the Great