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Chapter I English literature of the Anglo-Saxon period I The Historical Background Anglo-Saxon Period 1.Natives of Britain: Celts Celtic Life Britain was well into the Iron Age. The natives had the ability to craft everyday items from metal. From the currency to weapons and transport, metal was an integral part of life. The philosophy of the tribes The tribes were extremely territorial and believed that war was a necessary part of everyday life. A part of common existence. In the long winter nights, the tribes would hold gatherings where their would talk of their past victories, battles and the exploits of heroes of the past. The Celtic community Most of the income for the people came from the land in the form of arable and livestock farming. Growing cereal crops such as wheat and the rearing of livestock of which cattle and sheep where the main source of meat. This was very much widespread throughout Britain and Europe, which made trade with the continent a viable business. If a country lacked certain items, they could buy it from elsewhere or exchange goods with their neighbors. The British preferred to barter in goods rather than money 2.Roman Period Mid 1 B.C.—early 5 A.D. Middle 1st century B.C. Julius Caesar (Gaius Julius Caesar, c.100-44 B.C.): led the Roman troops to invade Britain Julius Caesar One of the most influential political and military leaders in history, Gaius Julius Caesar helped establish the vast empire ruled by Rome. Caesar’s triumph in a civil war in the 40s BC made him the absolute ruler of Rome, but political jealousies among his opponents motivated them to assassinate him. Julius Caesar Julius Caesar Julius Caesar A.D.43 Claudius conquered it, and Britain became a Roman province. Claudius I (10 BC - AD 54; Roman emperor AD 41 - 54) Claudius I (Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus) was the fourth Roman emperor, in succession to Gaius (‘Caligula). He is most famous as the emperor who added Britain to the Roman empire. Cla