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In A.D. the Romans conquered the Celtic tribes of southern Britain and introduced a more advanced standard of living. The Romans returned home, leaving Britons easy prey to invaders Angles, Saxons, and Jutes-Germanic tribes invaded the land and took it for their own. This was the start of England
Feudalism: land is divided among noble overlords, or barons. Knights pledged their wealth and service to overlords who, in return, provided use of the land. Serfs were peasants who pledged to the lord of the manor and were bound to the land.
Feudalism led to conflicts In the early 12002, King John imposed heavy taxes on barons. In 1215 a group of barons forced the King to agree to a Magna Carta, which stated that he would not raise taxes without their consent.
Beginning in 1337, the English and French waged a series of wars for control of lands in France. (Hundred Years’ War) This conflict drained England financially. Black Death:: Killed almost 1/3 of England’s people. This eroded the feudal system. Shift in power with a rise of urban middle class
For Anglo-Saxons, warfare was a way of life Every family/tribe had a warrior chief, who served a noble/warlord. Warlords rewards their bravest followers with treasures in exchange for loyalty.
Storytellers created heroic songs to describe the good deeds of warriors Celebrated strength, courage, loyalty The songs provided models and goals to pursue Performed in mead-halls
A long narrative poem that recounts, in formal language, the exploits of a larger-than-life hero.
Poetic lines that have formal and elevated language Main characters with heroic or superhuman qualities Gods or godlike beings who intervene Action involving fates of entire peoples Begins at important part of action
Man high status Actions effect society physical strength nobility of character quick witted Boastful Embodies ideal values of culture
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