Anglo-Saxon Civilization
- Anglo-Saxon England was born in warfare and was essentially a military society
- Common language, heroic ideal and set of traditional heroes
- Loyalty to leader and fierce personal valour were expected
- It was taken for granted that life is short and everyone is aware of the passing away of all things
- Belief in an impersonal, irresistible fate determined most of life, but heroic will and courage could allow individuals to respond to fate
- Were a people of great learning (unlike the perception of the “Dark Ages”)
- King Alfred was a great promoter of education and laws