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3.The Anglo-Saxon Britain (446-871) a.Jutes(first come to Britain): fished and farmed in Jutland (now Southern Denmark) ,it is said that Hengist established the kingdom of Kent and gradually developed into some of today’s English people. The Anglo-Saxons Invasion (446-871) England was divided into seven small Kingdoms called “Heptarch” (七国时期); They were Kent, Essex, Sussex, Wessex, East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria. 4.The Norman Conquest (1066) Williams invasion of England The French-speaking Normans under William of Normandy (William the Conqueror) invaded England from France; the reason (P105 4.1para1) On October 14, 1066, during the important Battle of Hastings,William defeated King Harold and killed him. On Christmas Day, William was crowned king of England in Westminster Abbey, thus began the Norman Conquest of England，about four centuries of French rule. Norman Conquest Westminster Abbey Founded by Edward the Confessor during 1050-1065;All the coronations and ceremonies are held here since the Norman Conqueror William was crowned in the abbey Well known for its Poets’ Corner The traditional burial ground for the most famous poets, with Chaucer as its first occupant, also Spencer, Newton, Darwin, Churchill. Influence of Norman Conquest Two Most Important Effects: --French became the official language and --exerted enormous influence on Old English --The establishment of feudalism in England --England began to be unified under a French political system, much of which is still remained in today’s UK. * b. The Saxons: Time: from the end of the 5th century to the begining of 6th century Origin: from Northern Germany c. The Angles: Time: half of the 6th century Origin: from Northern Germany Settled in East Anglia, Mercia and Northumbria Duke of Normandy --William the Conqueror the Battle of Hastings KingHarold He was formally crowned on Dec. 25,