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# The Anglo-Saxons: A History of the Beginnings of England: 400 - 1066

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Review: Fascinating for history lovers! - Marc Morris does a great job writing this history in an interesting way. I never found myself getting bored with the narrative. In fact, I would like to learn more about this period of time. As simply a normal person who wants to learn history, I believe the author does a good job avoiding confusing details and sticking to the overview of the storyline. I read both the ebook & a physical book so I will remark on my experience with both. The maps at the beginning of each chapter are helpful in referencing that chapter's topic. At the same time, I found it confusing because certain places in the chapter are not on the map. More charts & maps would be helpful in following the narrative. I appreciate all of the pictures throughout the book, especially the glossy, color photos. They help bring the history to life where words alone may be difficult to create a mental picture. I believe books can never have enough photos, charts and maps, so I would encourage every author to include as many as possible. I got confused trying to follow all the kings and their descendants. The author has a flow chart to help with this, which was a necessary addition to the book. Even then, it was hard to follow. I didn't care to spend a lot of time trying to figure it out perfectly. Maybe others won't find it as difficult to follow as I did. I would have liked more background on the native people before the Romans invaded. Were they all Celtics? Also, I would have liked more information about where the Anglos & Saxons came from & how they mixed with the natives. There are certain words and details that the author should have better explained, but he seemed to gloss over them carelessly. I definitely recommend this book. It's very well written. Some things could have been better but they don't take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. If those details bother you then you'll have to do a little personal research to fill in the holes. Thankfully, we have technology to simplify that research. I plan to read more books from this author. 10/7/25
Review: Very Readable - This author and book progresses through the Anglo - Saxon kingdoms and kings, the bloody revolts, tumult and falls of the many kings from the 5th century to the 11th century. The author does so with some clarity but without making overbroad claims for developments accomplishments and significant historical events as he progresses through history. He captures well the dichotomy and competition between Irish Catholicism and Catholicism imported from the continent, the split between monks and clerics--many of these conflicts carried into more modern history and helped shape the religious landscape of England to the present (spoiler: the Irish and the monks lost). I enjoyed this book, it filled a gap in my knowledge, as history, while giving some play to Alfred the Great, Harold Godwinson and Harold Hardrata, largely jumps from the fall of Rome to William the Conqueror. This history even informed my own genealogical studies (my family starts in Whitby). I was surprised that the epithet Aethelred the Unready may mean something different than we think. A kings list added as an appendix might have been useful, otherwise a good read.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating for history lovers!
*by O***9 on October 7, 2025*

Marc Morris does a great job writing this history in an interesting way. I never found myself getting bored with the narrative. In fact, I would like to learn more about this period of time. As simply a normal person who wants to learn history, I believe the author does a good job avoiding confusing details and sticking to the overview of the storyline. I read both the ebook & a physical book so I will remark on my experience with both. The maps at the beginning of each chapter are helpful in referencing that chapter's topic. At the same time, I found it confusing because certain places in the chapter are not on the map. More charts & maps would be helpful in following the narrative. I appreciate all of the pictures throughout the book, especially the glossy, color photos. They help bring the history to life where words alone may be difficult to create a mental picture. I believe books can never have enough photos, charts and maps, so I would encourage every author to include as many as possible. I got confused trying to follow all the kings and their descendants. The author has a flow chart to help with this, which was a necessary addition to the book. Even then, it was hard to follow. I didn't care to spend a lot of time trying to figure it out perfectly. Maybe others won't find it as difficult to follow as I did. I would have liked more background on the native people before the Romans invaded. Were they all Celtics? Also, I would have liked more information about where the Anglos & Saxons came from & how they mixed with the natives. There are certain words and details that the author should have better explained, but he seemed to gloss over them carelessly. I definitely recommend this book. It's very well written. Some things could have been better but they don't take away from the overall enjoyment of the book. If those details bother you then you'll have to do a little personal research to fill in the holes. Thankfully, we have technology to simplify that research. I plan to read more books from this author. 10/7/25

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Readable
*by W***E on May 28, 2022*

This author and book progresses through the Anglo - Saxon kingdoms and kings, the bloody revolts, tumult and falls of the many kings from the 5th century to the 11th century. The author does so with some clarity but without making overbroad claims for developments accomplishments and significant historical events as he progresses through history. He captures well the dichotomy and competition between Irish Catholicism and Catholicism imported from the continent, the split between monks and clerics--many of these conflicts carried into more modern history and helped shape the religious landscape of England to the present (spoiler: the Irish and the monks lost). I enjoyed this book, it filled a gap in my knowledge, as history, while giving some play to Alfred the Great, Harold Godwinson and Harold Hardrata, largely jumps from the fall of Rome to William the Conqueror. This history even informed my own genealogical studies (my family starts in Whitby). I was surprised that the epithet Aethelred the Unready may mean something different than we think. A kings list added as an appendix might have been useful, otherwise a good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative and well written book.
*by K***R on February 17, 2026*

Informative and easy to read book. Well written.

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