The Idea of Anglo-Saxon England 1066-1901 : Remembering, Forgetting, Deciphering, and Renewing the Past

Omtale

Presents the systematic review of the ways in which Anglo-Saxon studies have evolved from their beginnings to the twentieth century. This book tells the story of how the idea of Anglo-Saxon England evolved from the Anglo-Saxons themselves to the Victorians, serving as a myth of origins for the English people, their language, and more.