Written by Johann Martin Lappenberg, a prominent historian of medieval England, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the period of Anglo-Saxon rule from the fifth to the eleventh century. Drawing on contemporary sources and modern scholarship, Lappenberg presents a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped this formative era of British history. This scholarly and engaging work will appeal to anyone interested in the history of medieval Europe. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.