Which genius ideas and inventions began with the Anglo-Saxons? What did they develop that we use to this day? Find out how the Anglo-Saxons farmed their land, built their houses and organised their society. Discover their brilliant developments in defence, law, language and storytelling that have influenced the way we live today. This book is part of The Genius of series, which looks at the major discoveries, inventions, influences and legacies of key periods of history. Other titles in this series: The Genius of the Vikings The Genius of the Romans The Genius of the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages The Genius of the Ancient Egyptians The Genius of the Ancient Greeks The Genius of the Benin Kingdom The Genius of the Maya