How England Began

Nicholas J. Higham's audiobook offers a comprehensive exploration of the transition from Roman Britain to Anglo-Saxon England following the collapse of Roman rule in 410 CE. Through an analysis of archaeological evidence and contemporary literature, including Gildas's writings, Higham investigates how cultural, linguistic, and military influences shaped the emergence of distinct identities. This account challenges traditional narratives and highlights the complex interplay of customs that ultimately led to the rise of the Anglo-Saxon south and east versus the Celtic west and north.