The Anglo-Saxon Migrations and the Birth of Kingdoms

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By Jeremy Irwin

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From the ashes of empire arises a new England.

As the Roman legions withdraw from Britain, a power vacuum ignites a turbulent era of invasion, settlement, and fierce conflict. After Rome reveals the gripping story of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—migrants whose arrival forever altered the island's destiny. Through epic battles and fragile alliances, the formation of early kingdoms like Kent, Northumbria, Mercia, and Wessex unfolds, weaving tales of warrior kings, shifting loyalties, and cultural fusion.

But this is not just a saga of conquest. It is a story of transformation: of pagan beliefs giving way to Christianity's profound influence, of fragmented peoples forging a shared identity, and of the relentless quest for order amid chaos. Richly drawn from historical chronicles, archaeological discoveries, and timeless legends, After Rome offers a vivid, immersive journey into a formative age where the foundations of England were laid.

For lovers of history, epic drama, and the birth of nations, this book delivers a powerful narrative of resilience, power, and identity—revealing how the echoes of a vanished empire shaped the future of a kingdom and a people.

The Anglo-Saxon Migrations and the Birth of Kingdoms