The medieval period is often thought of as the Dark Ages, a period of
cultural stagnation and little economic and political advancement.
However, Britain in this period survived invasion upon invasion,
absorbing aspects of Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman culture. Britain
developed from a small and fractured island into a more unified and
powerful nation that could hold its own in European politics. Medieval
Britain in 100 Facts covers this extensive period of change, guiding us
through the key events, such as the many invasions and internal
conflicts, and the key personalities. Matthew Lewis challenges our
misconceptions about this period of British history, condensing this
huge story into easy-to-read, bitesize chunks. He examines some of the
most important aspects of the Middle Ages, from its formation after the
Roman exodus, to the Norman invasion, to its eventual decline during the
Wars of the Roses.