ANGLOSAXON LITERATURE

In the middle of S. V a series of migratory waves produced by the Germanic tribes (Angles, Jutes and Saxons) that were populating England. After the invasion of the Barbarians, England was divided into seven kingdoms. When they England had already been Christianized or after the invasion of the barbarians were very weak pockets of resistance so from S. VI penetrates Christianity in England with force.

Since the late eighth century small raids of conquest in the eastern part of the island are produced by Vikings, Norse settlers, so a domain called Viking zone Danelaw is established. In 1000 all of England was under the dominion and orders Viking King Canute. At this time a kinship between Viking and German states.