The Sutton Hoo: A Look Into the Anglo-Saxon Past

The discovery of the Sutton Hoo shook England by its core. The graves, jewelry, craftsmanship, are all remnants of the people who once lived on the land. The largely mysterious history of the Anglo-Saxons was finally solved in the discovery of the two large cemeteries by Basil Brown in 1938. This book provides insight on the importance of this archaeological site on our understanding of the kingdoms that once ruled here, and the effects of this place and civilization to the civilizations around it. The chapters cover the discovery of the Sutton Hoo, its impact on our understanding of early England, the detailed investigations of this site, and its influence on our culture today. The waves made by the Sutton Hoo cemeteries revolutionized how we understand early European history and are still felt to this day.