ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Anglo-Saxon period includes the creation of an English nation, with many of the aspects that survive today, including regional government of shires and hundreds. During this period, Christianity was re-established and there was a flowering of literature and language. Charters and law were also instituted.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under constant attacks of Scots and Picts a king of Britons named Vortigern invited two Anglo-Saxon leaders, brothers Hengest and Horsa, to serve as mercenaries. This was the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon invasion. The first armed conflict of Hengest and Horsa with Vortigern took place in 455.

Detailed explanation-3: -Over the last two decades, the archaeology team’s investigation has produced an extraordinary account of continuous occupation from the Bronze Age into the 5th/6th century AD. Significantly, there is little-indeed no-evidence of an ‘Anglo-Saxon invasion’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Within nine years the Vikings had attacked and established their rule, or Danelaw, over the kingdoms of Northumbria and East Anglia, their former Anglo-Saxon kings having been put to the sword. The Vikings also ravaged the once mighty East Mercia, driving King Burgred overseas.