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Studies on Anglo-Saxon Institutions

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Studies on Anglo-Saxon Institutions
Authors and Contributors      By (author) H. Munro Chadwick
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - Medieval History
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:442
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9781108010054
ClassificationsDewey:942.01
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 2 November 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

First published in 1905, H. Munro Chadwick's Studies on Anglo-Saxon Institutions applied his study of philology to a re-analysis of the historical evidence for early English law and administration. In the first part he examines the development of the monetary and social systems, coming to some controversial interpretations. The second part of the book looks at the administration at national and local levels, land tenure and the origin of the nobility. He shows that there was considerable variation between different Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and their legal and social organisation. Chadwick combined his knowledge of languages, history and archaeology to highlight new areas for further research, and he had considerable influence on the development of the study of Anglo-Saxon and related subjects at Cambridge.