The History of English Podcast Episode 29: The Anglo-Saxon Invasion
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Aug 12, 2013 The podcast explores the challenges faced by the Anglo-Saxons upon their arrival in Britain. It discusses the decline of Latin after the Roman Empire abandoned the island and the gradual decline of Britain after the Romans left. The chapter also analyzes Gildes' account of the Anglo-Saxon invasion and the different contemporary accounts of the history.
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Language Landscape of Britain
- Latin was the official language, but mainly spoken in towns and cities.
- Celtic languages dominated rural areas, unlike continental Europe where Latin had taken over.
Celtic Language Differences
- Celtic languages in Britain differed from those in Ireland.
- Gaelic, spoken in Scotland, originated from Irish Celtic, not British Celtic.
Economic Decline Post-Roman Withdrawal
- After 410, the Romano-British economy declined.
- Roman currency vanished, barter returned, pottery industry collapsed, and luxuries disappeared.