: A History of the Beginnings of England
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Into this violent and unstable world came foreign invaders from across the sea, and established themselves as its new masters.
In this sweeping and original history, renowned historian Marc Morris separates the truth from the legend and tells the extraordinary story of how the foundations of England were laid.
'Marc Morris is a genius of medieval narrative' IAN MORTIMER, author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England
'Brilliant ... Beautifully written, incredibly accessible and deeply researched' JAMES O'BRIEN
'A much-needed book . . .A gripping story, beautifully told' BERNARD CORNWELL, author of The Last Kingdom
'Highly informative and hugely enjoyable' IAN HISLOP
'A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change' THOMAS PENN, author of The Winter King
'A clever, lively ... splendid new book' DAN JONES, SUNDAY TIMES
'A big gold bar of delight 'SPECTATOR
Our bookseller says:
'One of the very best history books I've ever read. The so called dark ages were anything but, with drama, art, religious upheaval (plus some of the best names ever) the period between Roman withdrawal and the Norman conquest is a rich and fascinating era in which key aspects of English identity were established and myths of the nation were laid down. Morris makes the period and players accessible without dumbing down. An essential read for all historians and history buffs alike.'