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The English Conquest: Gildas and Britain in the Fifth Century Paperback – January 1, 1994

by N. J. Higham (Author)
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This is a re-interpretation of the events from 400 to 500 AD when the Saxons took over a large part of Britain, and came to dominate both the language and material culture of its lowland heartland. The writings of Gildas, who wrote the near contemporary and extended description of the "English Settlement", are central to the story. Higham offers his own insights into Gildas' purposes and the social, political and chronological context in which he worked. He shows how Gildas wrote around the years 479 to 485 in the context of Saxon domination south of the Mersey, and how he wrote in order to find a way to reverse the conquest, using metaphor and imagery as his literary weapon. This first volume of a three-part analysis of the origins of England shows how history can still contribute to our understanding of the "dark ages", and challenges the interpretations now being offered by many archaeolologists researching pagan England.
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  1. Print length
    200 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Manchester Univ Pr
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1994
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0719040809
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0719040801
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manchester Univ Pr (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0719040809
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0719040801
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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Flint F. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant take on the period
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This is what history should be like; a scholar forming a well-digested theory based on honest research for the purpose of discussion. I didn't agree with most of his conclusions. I could reason through my own reasons why they had to be wrong. On the other hand, forcing me to reason through the problems took me a step closer to understanding the period. I appreciated the risks he took in writing this book, and admired him for it. In my own work I often saw angles of approach that had not been visible to me before reading this book. This is a must-read for anyone curious about the period who has some historical background.
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