The genius of the Anglo-Saxons : clever ideas and inventions from past civilisations

Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons?

What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses and organised their society.

Discover their brilliant developments in defence, law, language and storytelling that have influenced the way we live today. The Genius Of series helps children aged 9 plus to explore the major discoveries, inventions, influence and legacies of key periods in history.

Titles in the 8-book series look at the genius of: the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Greeks, the Anglo-Saxons, the Benin Kingdom, the Maya, the Romans, the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages and the Vikings.