The Idea of Anglo-Saxon England 1066-1901: Remembering, Forgetting, Deciphering, and Renewing the Past

by John D. Niles

Book Overview

The Idea of Anglo Saxon England, 1066-1901 presents the first systematic review of the ways in which Anglo-Saxon studies have evolved from their beginnings to the twentieth century Tells the story of how the idea of Anglo-Saxon England evolved from the Anglo-Saxons themselves to the Victorians, serving as a myth of origins for the English people, their language, and some of their most cherished institutions Combines original research...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1119071240
• ISBN13: 9781119071242
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"