History books about the Anglo-Saxons — from the fall of Rome to the Norman Conquest.
The Anglo-Saxons shaped England in ways still visible today — in our place names, our language and our laws. From the arrival of Germanic settlers in the fifth century through to the last Saxon king at Hastings in 1066, their story spans six centuries of kingdoms, conversions, Viking raids and cultural flowering. The books collected here cover that whole arc: from scholarly overviews and popular histories to hands-on activity books for the classroom.
The strongest starting point for the Anglo-Saxon bookshelf — two confirmed titles from our sales history, plus a first wave of further recommended reading.
A wide-ranging narrative history covering the Anglo-Saxon period from the end of Roman Britain to the Norman Conquest — readable, authoritative and well-sourced.
Compact, authoritative and exactly right for building a solid grounding in Anglo-Saxon history. Part of Oxford's celebrated Very Short Introductions series.
Critically acclaimed popular history of Anglo-Saxon England from the fifth-century migrations to the eve of the Norman Conquest. Vivid, well-researched and highly readable.
The classic scholarly overview — three leading historians on politics, society, religion and culture across the whole Anglo-Saxon period. A foundational reference work.
A well-reviewed popular introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world — clear narrative, accessible and a useful entry point for new readers.
Traces the transformation of Roman Britain into Anglo-Saxon England — the migrations, the fragmenting of Roman infrastructure and the slow emergence of new kingdoms.
Broader narrative accounts of the Anglo-Saxon period, suitable for general readers and those building a thorough picture of the era.
Extends the story into the wider medieval period — useful for readers who want to follow the Anglo-Saxon legacy forward through the Norman era and beyond.
Books on the great figures and conflicts of Anglo-Saxon England — from the earliest kingdoms through to Alfred the Great and the wars against the Danes.
Focused study of Alfred's campaigns against the Great Heathen Army and the Viking threat to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Strong military history narrative.
Books designed for Key Stage 2 students and classroom use — covering the Anglo-Saxon curriculum topics for Years 5 and 6.
Clear, structured study book covering the Anglo-Saxon period for Years 5 & 6. Aligned to National Curriculum requirements, with explanations, maps and revision questions.
Part of the popular History Detective series — uses an enquiry-based approach to the Anglo-Saxons. Good for primary classrooms and curious younger readers.
Clear and well-illustrated coverage of Anglo-Saxon life, society and history. Suitable for primary-age readers and as classroom support material.
Explores life in an Anglo-Saxon village through detailed illustrations, reconstructions and descriptions of daily life, homes, farming and crafts.
Hands-on books for exploring Anglo-Saxon history — good for schools, home learning and museum visits.
Activity-based introduction to Anglo-Saxon history from the British Museum — craft projects, puzzles and historical background tied to objects in the museum's collection.
The practical companion to the CGP study book — activities and tasks that reinforce the KS2 Anglo-Saxons curriculum in an engaging, hands-on format.
Hands-on project book covering Anglo-Saxon life through activities — making replica objects, crafts and experiments grounded in historical evidence.
Well-illustrated overview covering both the Anglo-Saxon and Viking worlds and their interaction in Britain. Good for younger readers and classroom reference.
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