The Coming of the Saxons, 9781036103095
Hardcover
Raiders arrive, revolt, and reshape Britain: The Saxon genesis revealed.

The Coming of the Saxons

adventus saxonum

$58.90

  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    30 August 2025

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Summary

The Coming of the Saxons: Unveiling the Birth of Anglo-Saxon England

Around the mid-fifth century, three Saxon ships sailed towards the southern coast of Britain. While not the first Germanic arrivals, their arrival marked a turning point. Literary sources suggest these mercenaries’ revolt was pivotal, not a full-scale invasion.

Many books cover the Anglo-Saxons, but few focus on the 5th and 6th centuries due to limited records. This book uniquely examines events mentioned b…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781036103095
ISBN-10:1036103099
Author:Tony Sullivan
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:30 August 2025
Weight:418g
Dimensions:242mm x 164mm
About The Author

Tony Sullivan

Tony Sullivan has written a number of historical non-fiction books including The Early Anglo-Saxon Kings, Emperors of Britain, The History of Roman Legion VI Victrix: The Original Watchers on the Wall and a number of books on the legend of King Arthur.

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