This book presents the history of Britain up to the Norman Conquest through a combination of prose commentaries and sonnets. The prose commentaries provide historical context, drawing from sources such as Bede, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, and noted historians. Ann Hawkshaw's sonnets offer imaginative and reflective insights, shedding new light on historical figures and events. Hawkshaw, a Yorkshire native who spent much of her creative life in Manchester, brings a unique perspective to the subject matter.