The Anglo-Saxon period in England was marked by significant cultural and political changes, including the establishment of seven kingdoms and the spread of Christianity. This era saw the development of a unique society and literature, which was later influenced by Viking invasions.
- Anglo-Saxons originated from Northern Europe and settled in Britain south of Hadrian's Wall
- They formed seven kingdoms known as the Heptarchy, with Wessex becoming the most prominent
- Christianity was reintroduced by Augustine of Canterbury in 597, leading to the establishment of important cultural centers
- The Viking invasions in the 11th century marked the beginning of the end for Anglo-Saxon England