Saxon law did not allow you to eat hens which had drunk human blood, and a fifth of all Saxons had at least one broken bone by the age of 30 - if they weren't already dead.

This book is a lively history of Anglo-Saxon life containing historical information about the Saxons and focusing on bizarre and unusual details.

All the crucial facts about Anglo-Saxon times are delivered and placed in the context of Britain before the invasion by Saxons, where the Saxons came from and their lasting influence on Britain.

Kingdoms and rulers, home life, farming and the role of women are all covered, along with quirky footnotes, fascinating facts, spoof tests and cartoon style illustrations.