Sir Frank Merry Stenton was a British historian renowned for his deep scholarship on Anglo-Saxon England. His work meticulously explored the intricate political, social, and cultural landscapes of this foundational period in British history. Stenton dedicated himself to unearthing and interpreting the complexities of life and governance during the Anglo-Saxon era. His rigorous research and authoritative writings have significantly shaped our understanding of this pivotal time.
This book covers the emergence of the earliest English kingdoms to the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in 1087. Professor Stenton examines the development of English society, describes the chief phases in the history of the Anglo-Saxon Church, and studies the unification of Britain begun by the kings of Mercia, and completed by the kings of Wessex. The result is a fascinating insight into this period of English history.