Who Were The Anglo Saxons?

The Anglo Saxons were a Germanic tribe that came over from Germany during the beginning of the decline of the Roman Empire. They gradually invaded the island of England during the 5th century and eventually settled most of the island. There they made some of the most beautiful crafts during that period such as objects out of gold and enamel, allowed with other literary work such as Beowolf.Not only have they donated so much culture and other important aspects to the English culture, but there language is a direct descent from the English language. Much of their treasures were stolen through constant raiding by the Vikings, and the Saxons themselves were eventually kicked out by the Norman's King William in the 9th century.

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