Anglo-Saxon literature — (or Old English literature) encompasses literature written in Anglo Saxon (Old English) during the 600 year Anglo Saxon period of England, from the mid 5th century to the Norman Conquest of 1066. These works include genres such as epic poetry,… … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon art — covers art produced within the Anglo Saxon period of English history, particularly from the time of King Alfred (871 899), when there was a revival of English culture after the end of the Viking invasions, to the Norman Conquest in 1066, when the … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon architecture — was a period in the history of architecture in England, and parts of Wales, from the mid 5th century until the Norman Conquest of 1066.Anglo Saxon buildings in Britain were generally simple, constructed mainly using timber with thatch for roofing … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle — The Anglo Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo Saxons. The annals were created late in the 9th century, probably in Wessex, during the reign of Alfred the Great. Multiple manuscript copies… … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon Military — organization is difficult to analyze. This is because there are many contrasting records, as well as many debates by modern historians as to the precise occurrences and procedures. Anglo Saxon England was known for its tumultuous nature and the… … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon law — While there is virtually no evidence of Anglo Saxon law per se (i.e. case law and jurisprudence), a significant amount of the literature of law from the Anglo Saxon period still survives. Discussion of Anglo Saxon law must, therefore, be confined … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon warfare — The period of Anglo Saxon warfare spans the 5th Century C.E. to the 11th in England. Its technology and tactics resemble those of other European cultural areas of the Early Middle Ages.There are extant contemporary descriptions of some Anglo… … Wikipedia
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle — Chronique anglo saxonne La première page de la Chronique de Peterborough. La Chronique anglo saxonne (Anglo Saxon Chronicle) est un ensemble d annales en vieil anglais relatant l histoire des Anglo Saxons. Elles datent de la fin du … Wikipédia en Français
Anglo-Saxon — /ang gloh sak seuhn/, n. 1. an English person of the period before the Norman Conquest. 2. See Old English (def. 1). 3. the original Germanic element in the English language. 4. plain and simple English, esp. language that is blunt, monosyllabic … Universalium
Anglo-Saxon — German Ger man, n.; pl. {Germans}[L. Germanus, prob. of Celtis origin.] 1. A native or one of the people of Germany. [1913 Webster] 2. The German language. [1913 Webster] 3. (a) A round dance, often with a waltz movement, abounding in capriciosly … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
