This title tells the story of how Britain emerged from the Dark Ages, from bloodshed on the battlefield and kings in crisis, to monks and murder. It is full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and timelines. It features internet links to websites to find out more, and lists of places to visit throughout Britain. It also includes information on the `Mercian treasure trove` - a hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold recently discovered in Staffordshire.