EVERYDAY LIFE IN ANGLO-SAXON, VIKING, AND NORMAN TIMES
(color edition)
by Marjorie and C. H. B. Quennell
Description: Fourth and final volume in The Everyday Life Series by Marjorie and C. H. B. Quennell. An attractive and vividly written book about life during Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Norman times in England, with dozens of delightful illustrations depicting structures and artifacts up to the time of the Norman Conquest.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER I — THE COMING OF THE ENGLISH
Roman Britain—Saxon Raids—The Saxons—The Conquest of the Britons—Anglo-Saxon
Characteristics—Clothes—Brooches—Weaving—Ecclesiastical Dress—Saxon England—Saxon Houses—Beowulf—Halls—Timber Framing—German Houses—Mensuration—Household Gear—Burial—Medicine—Education—Literature—Giants—Manuscripts—Writing—Christianity—S. Patrick—Augustine—Paulinus—Temples—Aidan—Wilfrid—
British Christians.
CHAPTER II — THE COMING OF THE VIKINGS
The Viking Ship—Vikings on Land—Viking GodsAlfred—Travels—Alfred’s Ships—Building—Saxon Decline—Church Building—Bells—Christian Symbols—Monasticism— Church Dues—Eorles and Ceorles.
CHAPTER III — THE COMING OF THE NORMANS
Master Wace—Harold’s Oath—Norman Landing— Castles—Shell Keep—Norman House—Chessmen— Norman Church—Vaulting.
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