Warrior Kings of Saxon England

As the forward states, popular culture overlooks English history prior to 1066 but the trials, suffering, and resistance of the english peoples is an epic story in itself. The Romans occupied Brittania from 50 BC to 400 AD, but it is the events that follow the withdrawl of roman troops that shaped and determined English history. Using the Anglo Saxon Chronicle and other historical works, the author pieces together the centuries that followed, and describes the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Celts and the conversion to christianity from pagan religions. They soon had to face the next invasion: by the Vikings and Danes from 700-900 AD. The House of Wessex (West Saxon) produced king after king that met the threat and eventually defeated it. The writing style is easy, flowing, insightful, and at times humorous. Great book at 192 pages and recommended to anyone wanting a better understanding of early English history.