Much of Roman Britain prospers as towns grow and roads encourage trade and communication. In the 10th century, several able kings of Wessex progressively conquer Viking-held areas of England, uniting the country as far north as the border with Scotland, and becoming kings of the English. The Romans, under Emperor Claudius, conquer much of Britain, despite bitter resistance in Wales and the north of England. ISBN 978 07566 75554 Printed and bound in China by Hung Hing Discover more at Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets, 375 Hudson Street, New York 10014 All rights reserved. Julius Caesar establishes treaty relations with British tribes, drawing Britain into the orbit of Roman political ambitions.ĭTP Designers Neeraj Bhatia, Arjinder Singh, Jagtar Singh, Bimlesh Tiwaryįrom their port-enclaves in Ireland, the Vikings, without conquering the country, play a major role in shaping Irish culture.įirst American Edition, May 2011 Published in the United States by DK Publishing, 375 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 11 12 13 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 001-178143-May 2011 Copyright © 2011 Dorling Kindersley Limited, London DK books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk for sales promotions, premium, fund-raising, or educational use. Missionaries sent by Pope Gregory I convert Anglo-Saxons to Christianity, transforming England into a vibrant and thriving Christian culture, largely based in monasteries. Settlers build stone monuments and agriculture develops. Rapid growth in Ireland’s Christian Church in the 5th century, as abbots of the main monasteries become powerful and send missionaries abroad.Īnglo-Saxon Rulers Arrival of first human-like species in Britain and colonization by modern humans around 15,000 years ago. Managing Editor Rohan Sinha Production Manager Pankaj Sharma Project Editor Alka Ranjan Grant, Ann Kay, Michael Kerrigan, Philip ParkerĮDITORIAL CONSULTANTS Sir Barry Cunliffe, Eric Evans, Kenneth Morgan, Miri RubinĭORLING KINDERSLEY Senior Art Editor Edward KinseyĭORLING KINDERSLEY INDIA Managing Art Editor Ashita Murgai Consultant Art Director Shefali Upadhyay Project Designer Amit Malhotra LONDON, NEW YORK, MELBOURNE, MUNICH, AND DELHIĬONTRIBUTORS R.G.
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