The Germanic Invasions
The Germanic Invasions
Anglo-Saxon invasion
During the 5th c. a number of Germanic tribes invaded
The Angles, the Saxons, the Jutes
Different peoples, but common language and customs
Advance halted by King Arthur
Distortions of popular history
In folklore, myth (and films) a great English hero, an example
of medieval nobility and chivalry
In fact a Romanized Celt, lived before medieval times, fought
the Anglo-Saxons (people who became "the English")
Predominated by the end of the 6th c.
Kingdoms established: Wessex, Essex, Sussex, Mercia, Northumbria, East
Anglia etc.
Kingdoms constantly at war with each other
Celtic culture and language survived in Scotland, Wales and Cornwall
Anglo-Saxon lifestyle
A great impact on the countryside
Introduced new farming methods
Established numerous villa...
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