How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons by Higham, Nicholas J.
How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons by Higham, Nicholas J.

How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons

An engaging, wide-ranging exploration of the end of Roman Britain and the beginnings of England In 410...
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Author: Nicholas J. Higham
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How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons by Higham, Nicholas J.

How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons

$117.99 $65.63
How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons by Higham, Nicholas J.

How England Began: From Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxons

$117.99 $65.63
Author: Nicholas J. Higham
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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An engaging, wide-ranging exploration of the end of Roman Britain and the beginnings of England

In 410 CE, Roman rule of Britain collapsed, bringing a centuries-long occupation to an end. A century later, Britain was dividing into two areas with contrasting cultures, an expansive "Anglo-Saxon" south and east, and a shrinking Celtic west and north. How did this transition happen? And why did the customs of the Germanic incomers prevail in England, unlike elsewhere in Europe?

In this deeply researched account, Nicholas J. Higham addresses these difficult questions head on. Higham draws on archaeological evidence and contemporary literature, including the writings of Gildas, to reconsider the accepted narrative. We see anew the importance of culture, warfare, and language--as the arrival, spread, and dominance of incomers irrevocably changed the country. This period marked the beginnings of Englishness, and of such insular identities as Welsh and Cornish. Offering surprising new insights, Higham provides a penetrating account of how, as Roman Britain ended, Anglo-Saxon England emerged.

Author: Nicholas J. Higham
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.20w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780300254921


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026

About the Author
Nicholas J. Higham is professor emeritus of history at the University of Manchester. His many works include Ecgfrith: King of the Northumbrians, High-King of Britain; King Arthur: Myth-Making and History; and The Anglo-Saxon World.
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