A fabulously in-depth work by a highly esteemed historian, this history covers England’s epic, colourful history from the conquest of the Saxons, A.D. 449 up to 829, when Ecgberht unites England under one ruler. So much is covered: the original independent kingdoms, Romanisation, topography and geography, the many roles that Christianity played in politics, Church and customs and much more. With illustrated maps.