{"title":"Nicholas J. Higham","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicholas J. Higham is a distinguished author and historian, renowned for his expertise in early medieval British history. With a sharp focus on the period's pivotal figures and events, he brings the past to life through meticulously researched and vividly narrated works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eKing Arthur\u003c\/em\u003e, Higham delves into the legendary tales surrounding this iconic figure, exploring the historical roots and the mythic standing King Arthur holds in British folklore. His analysis blends historical rigour with engaging storytelling, making it a captivating read for both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout title in Higham's repertoire is \u003cem\u003eThe Anglo-Saxon World\u003c\/em\u003e. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Anglo-Saxon England, a time marked by significant cultural, political, and social transformations. Higham's insightful perspective sheds light on this complex era, making it accessible and informative for those keen to understand the foundations of modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an ardent history buff or a curious newcomer to medieval studies, Nicholas J. Higham's works offer an enriching journey through Britain's storied past, firmly securing his place as a leading voice in the History \u0026amp; Military genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"king-arthur-by-nicholas-j-higham-9780300254983","title":"King Arthur","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA prominent scholar explores King Arthur’s historical development, proposing that he began as a fictional character developed in the ninth century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to legend, King Arthur saved Britain from the Saxons and reigned over it gloriously sometime around A.D. 500. Whether or not there was a “real” King Arthur has all too often been neglected by scholars; most period specialists today declare themselves agnostic on this important matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this erudite volume, \u003cem\u003eKing Arthur\u003c\/em\u003e, Nick Higham sets out to solve the puzzle, drawing on his original research and expertise to determine precisely when, and why, the legend began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigham surveys all the major attempts to prove the origins of Arthur, weighing up and debunking hitherto claimed connections with classical Greece, Roman Dalmatia, Sarmatia, and the Caucasus. 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Between these epochal events, many of the contours and patterns of English life that would endure for the next millennium were shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this authoritative work, N. J. Higham and M. J. Ryan reexamine Anglo-Saxon England in the light of new research in disciplines as wide ranging as historical genetics, paleobotany, archaeology, literary studies, art history, and numismatics. The result is the definitive introduction to the Anglo-Saxon world, enhanced with a rich array of photographs, maps, genealogies, and other illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Anglo-Saxon World\u003c\/em\u003e witnessed the birth of the English people, the establishment of Christianity, and the development of the English language. 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A century later, Britain was dividing into two areas with contrasting cultures, an expansive “Anglo-Saxon” south and east, and a shrinking Celtic west and north. How did this transition happen? And why did the customs of the Germanic incomers prevail in England, unlike elsewhere in Europe?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e In this deeply researched account, Nicholas J. Higham addresses these difficult questions head on. Higham draws on archaeological evidence and contemporary literature, including the writings of Gildas, to reconsider the accepted narrative. We see anew the importance of culture, warfare, and language—as the arrival, spread, and dominance of incomers irrevocably changed the country. This period marked the beginnings of Englishness, and of such insular identities as Welsh and Cornish. 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