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The discovery of an immense trove of exquisite gold military artefacts in a Staffordshire field has cast a spotlight on the enigmatic era of 7th and 8th century Britain. These objects, clearly the product of an advanced, affluent, and highly militarised society, raise countless questions about our ancestors who once trod the same soil we now inhabit, yet left such scant evidence of their existence.
Robin Fleming's 'Britain after Rome' weaves together extensive research and imaginative insight to offer an unprecedented glimpse into the tumultuous period between the withdrawal of Roman forces and the Norman invasion nearly seven centuries later. While conventional wisdom might suggest that life in Britain became unbearable as urban centres crumbled, Christianity waned, and successive waves of invaders swept the land, this book paints a more nuanced picture. It reveals an era that saw the birth of modern languages and political structures, the rise and fall of fascinating cultures, and offers tantalising insights into a surprisingly resilient society, primarily through the study of architecture and burial practices.
This significant addition to the Penguin History of Britain series, the culmination of Fleming's lifelong work, arrives at a most opportune moment. 'Britain after Rome' is a captivating, diverse, and unexpected exploration that invites readers to view British history through a fresh lens, shedding new light on the fall and subsequent rise of a nation from 400 to 1070 AD.
Book ISBN: | 9780140148237 |
Book Author: | Robin Fleming |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2011-05-05 |
Book Pagination: | 480 pages |
Book Weight: | 338g |
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