I read some historical fiction set at the time of the early Anglo-Saxon kings and this book made me learn something more about the historical setting and the kings.
It's a good book to start learning about this historical time.

NetGalley, Anna Maria Giacomasso

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My understanding of Anglo-Saxons, before this book, was shallow. Cartoons and contemporary movies and tv series were all I had to base it on. My South African history didn’t really cover them. Despite this, I followed Tony Sullivan’s deep dive into the early Anglo-Saxon Kings and found it a scintillating read! I especially appreciated the way in which the author recognised where our definitive knowledge ends and speculation begins…and there is a lot of speculation.

This period of history is full of questions but I found the interesting, person-centred, approach different from some history books which go from battle to battle. It speaks to the way of life, how global factors affected the transitions, and how these Kings contributed to the Britain we have today.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, I read it through in quick time wanting to know what happened next! If you love learning more about history, I highly recommend it. It’s a five out of five on enJOYment scale.

NetGalley, Kelly Hodgkins

This is definitely a great book to have people start with when looking to learn more about the kings and their archaeological presence. It was well-researched and eloquently written.

NetGalley, Oscar Brown

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

An interesting and informative look at Britain after the Romans left that is a must read for anyone looking to learn more about the era of Arthurian legends.

NetGalley, Caroline Palmer

Mr. Tony Sullivan has produced a very serviceable history of early England. Pen and Sword continue to put out quality products by authors who are passionate about their subjects.

NetGalley, CASPER HILEMAN