Essays In Anglo-Saxon Law

von Anonymous

408 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Essays in Anglo-Saxon Law is a collection of essays written by an anonymous author, exploring various aspects of Anglo-Saxon law. The book delves into the history and development of Anglo-Saxon law, examining its origins and the influence of other legal systems on it. It also explores the different types of law that existed in Anglo-Saxon society, including criminal law, civil law, and ecclesiastical law.The author provides detailed analysis of specific legal cases and their outcomes, as well as the role of the different legal institutions in Anglo-Saxon society, such as the courts and the witenagemot. The book also discusses the importance of law codes, such as the laws of King Alfred, in shaping Anglo-Saxon law and society.Throughout the essays, the author emphasizes the unique characteristics of Anglo-Saxon law, such as its emphasis on compensation and the use of oaths and ordeals to determine guilt or innocence. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Anglo-Saxon law and its place in early medieval society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of law and legal systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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• ISBN: 9781432520373
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC