Why do we mostly only have records of Anglo-Saxon kings from 600 AD - 1200 AD?

by doelling

I was reading a history of kings of Britain/Ireland and read that we really only have records of Anglo-Saxon kings during that time period (barring people like mac Alpin). Is this solely due to the greater Christian influence in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms? Or are there other major factors?

thebeef24

Just to clarify: you're asking why we predominantly have records for the Anglo-Saxons in that period and lack records for the Irish, Scots, Picts, and Welsh, correct?