📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.1.3 The Anglo-Saxons
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After the Romans left, tribes from northern Europe began to invade and settle in Britain. These were the Jutes (from the area of modern Denmark), the Angles (from modern Germany and Denmark), and the Saxons (from modern Germany). They became known collectively as the Anglo-Saxons. The Angles gave their name to 'England' ('Angle-land').
Key Facts
- Jutes, Angles and Saxons invaded after the Romans left
- They came from northern Europe (modern Denmark and Germany)
- The Angles gave their name to England (Angle-land)
The Anglo-Saxons established several kingdoms across England, including Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia. They were initially pagan but gradually converted to Christianity. The Anglo-Saxon period saw the development of the English language, a legal system, and a rich artistic tradition including illuminated manuscripts and metalwork.
Key Facts
- Anglo-Saxon kingdoms: Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, East Anglia
- Gradually converted from paganism to Christianity
- Developed the English language and legal system
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