Anglo Saxon War Tactics

fought between the Normans (French) and the Anglo-Saxons (English). The English were led by Harold II, while the French were led by William of Normandy. William of Normandy made some key decisions in the battle that allowed his army to defeat the English. William of Normandy followed Sun Tzu's Art of War and because of the he went on to win the battle. William of Normandy won the battle by following Sun Tzu's teachings of Weak points & Strong, Strategy and tactics, and leading by example. William of

Anglo Saxon Warriors The loud scream of the Anglo Saxon warrior was heard as he takes his last breath during battle.His blood and guts pour out from the inside, fighting with no power left, his sword held high above his head, he drops to his knees, to his death. The Anglo-Saxon society was built on vengeance and feuds. Starting in the Fifth Century, German Anglo-Saxon warriors destroyed many towns and drove out many native residents in England. Soon, they took the crown in England and for about

the Anglo Saxons biggest priority was not fighting. They were more content with their ordinary lifestyle and were not looking for trouble. As portrayed by Bernard Cornwell in the Last Kingdom, the Anglo Saxons had multiple cultural practices and customs. Of the characters, Alfred is the strongest embodiment of the Anglo Saxon’s motivations behind their societal actions and behaviors. Alfred's intelligence, religious practices, and power, are results of the cultural values of the Anglo Saxons, while

A hero. The word alone brings images of the powerful and strong to your mind. My definition of a hero is more what some people would call every day heroes. Doctors and nurses that spend day in and day out working for others and have dedicated their very lives to saving others are heroes to me. I find that people who conquer some feat that means a great deal to them should be considered as heroes as well. I also believe that a hero is someone who feels like they are up against the impossible and

Romanesque art got its name from art historians to describe medieval art that appeared “Roman-like”. Today, it is a term that classifies the history and culture of Western Europe from 11th to 12th century. This type of art is known for its religious imagery, style of architecture, and sculptures that were heavily influenced by Christianity. One of the most famous pieces of Romanesque art that emerged from this era was the Bayeux Tapestry. Although Romanesque art is mainly religious, the tapestry

conflict in Los Angeles has materialized to affect minorities in various ways, yet it has never been truly resolved. Ultimately, conflict was caused by white hierarchy, where minorities “must amalgamate and be lost, in the superior vigor of the Anglo-Saxon race, or they must utterly perish” (Deverell, 2006). In order for minorities to survive in this society, they must acclimate and therefore, lose their identity and culture. LA culture and history is littered with racial tensions and social systems

written that allow us to make connections between the author , society, and help define “Anglo Saxons”, “Middle English”, and “Renaissance.” These works have various themes that infuse all three periods of British literature. Though there are several significant themes in British Literature, one theme are most apparent. The theme of loyalty in the Beowulf demonstrates how important loyalty was to the Anglo Saxons, while loyalty is not shown where it is supposed to be in the Canterbury Tales. Beowulf

literary devices people use modern day-- such as kennings, alliteration, and caesura. Kennings are compound expressions used in Anglo-Saxon writings that have a metaphorical meaning. For example, the word sea-traveler could be used to describe a boat. Alliteration is when there is a repetition of words that start with the same letter. Caesura is a type of verse unique to Anglo-Saxon, Greek, and Latin literature that breaks the text into two with each side sharing a similar number of syllables to create

In history and fiction, leaders play an important role in bringing people together, and accomplishing great feats. Beowulf the protagonist in Beowulf was an epic hero who went on a quest to defeat a vicious monster. Spartacus was a historical leader who led an army of slaves against Rome. Both Spartacus and Beowulf are vastly different, but they share some similar traits, and have been remember throughout the ages. By studying these leaders we can learn about the past, and what made an effective

folk” were the region’s principal architects (15). From strategic incorporation of Anglos into Mexican landed elite to the political exclusion of Texas Mexicans, and from the development of commercial agriculture to driving Mexicans from their land through coercion and fraud, both Anglo merchants and land lawyers become abrasive actors in the Texan narrative. Driven by manifest destiny and a superiority complex, Anglos routinely denied Mexicans, who were the original land owners and inhabitants of the