A rich trove of ancient wonders’ IAN MORTIMER

‘A fascinating journey into the world of Anglo-Saxon Britain’ THE TIMES

‘A much-needed book – accessible, eminently readable … It’s a gripping story, beautifully told’ BERNARD CORNWELL, author of The Last Kingdom

‘This is top-notch narrative history … A big gold bar of delight’ SPECTATOR

‘A vivid, sharply drawn story of seven centuries of profound political change … Superbly clear and evocative’ THOMAS PENN

‘A thorough and accessible account of this important period’ FINANCIAL TIMES

‘Morris guides the reader with aplomb … Rounded and nuanced’ LITERARY REVIEW

‘[A] compelling narrative of this turbulent time’ NEW STATESMAN

‘Enter the world of The Dig with Marc Morris’s ‘The Anglo-Saxons’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH