

An early form of English was spoken by these West Germanic invaders, who combined to form the Anglo-Saxon peoples. The Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes were originally Germanic tribes who made inroads into England around the fifth century, when the lands were controlled by a weakening Roman Empire. Events in History at the Time the Novel Takes Place Angles, Saxons, Normans

He was fascinated by the Middle Ages and immersed himself in English history and legend. One of the first American artists to train solely in the United States instead of Europe, Pyle eventually founded the Brandywine school of art in Delaware. He was the first graphic artist in the United States to be associated with high artistic standards. Howard Pyle was a well-known children’s author and illustrator during the late 1800s.
#ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND OF SHERWOOD WAR PART OF GAME SERIES#
Robin Hood and his group of warriors experience a series of adventures, many of which pit them against their chief foe, the Sheriff of Nottingham.Įvents in History at the Time the Novel Takes PlaceĮvents in History at the Time the Novel Was Written Robin Hood and his band of outlaws live in Sherwood Forest, where they often steal from passing nobles and give part of their plunder to the poor.

A novel based on British legend set in England from about 1154-1247, spanning the reigns of kings Henry II, Richard the Lion Hearted, and John I published in 1883.
