Benjamin Thorpe and Johann Martin Lappenberg provide an in-depth look at the history of England during the Anglo-Saxon period. This comprehensive volume covers the political, social, and cultural developments of the time, as well as the major figures and events that shaped the era. This is an essential resource for anyone interested in early English history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.