Idea of Anglo-Saxon England 1066-1901 - Niles, John D. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

Presents the systematic review of the ways in which Anglo-Saxon studies have evolved from their beginnings to the twentieth century. This book tells the story of how the idea of Anglo-Saxon England evolved from the Anglo-Saxons themselves to the Victorians, serving as a myth of origins for the English people, their language, and more.