The Making of England by John Richard Green 1885 MAPS Anglo-Saxon Norman History

The Making of England by John Richard Green, M.D. LL.D. With Maps. London, Macmillan and Co.; 1885.

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The book focuses on the early history of England, from the time of the Anglo-Saxon invasions in the 5th and 6th centuries to the Norman Conquest in 1066.

It is a comprehensive and detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped early England. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of the Anglo-Saxons, the rise of the kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria, and the Viking invasions that threatened the stability of the region.

Also, it is well-regarded for its scholarly research and lively prose. Green draws on a wide range of primary sources, including chronicles, charters, and archaeological evidence, to build a compelling narrative of England's early history. The book also includes a number of maps, which help readers to visualize the complex political and geographic landscape of the time.

Size: 22 x 15 x 3 cm.

Condition: Very Good (VG+)

Text block extremely clean with light toning. Minor rubbing to spine and sunned. Tooled label present. Both boards securely attached. Minor rubbing, scuffing, scratches and fragments lightly sunned on boards. Shelf wear. Minor dulling to page edges. Pen inscription on preliminary. Minor foxing on endpapers.