The Beginnings Of English Society
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A landmark work of social history, The Beginnings of English Society presents a richly detailed portrait of Anglo-Saxon England, tracing the foundations of English civilization from the earliest Germanic settlements through to the Norman Conquest. Dorothy Whitelock draws on a wide range of primary sources — including laws, charters, poetry, and chronicles — to illuminate the everyday lives, social structures, and cultural values of the Anglo-Saxon people. Written with scholarly authority yet remarkable accessibility, the work details the organization of the family, the role of the Church, the nature of kingship, and the bonds of loyalty that held early English society together. Whitelock argues persuasively that the roots of English identity and institutions run far deeper than the Norman Conquest, offering readers an indispensable foundation for understanding medieval Britain. This enduring classic of historical scholarship remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how England came to be.
Author: Dorothy Whitelock
Format: Hardback
Published: 1954, Penguin Books
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of social history, The Beginnings of English Society presents a richly detailed portrait of Anglo-Saxon England, tracing the foundations of English civilization from the earliest Germanic settlements through to the Norman Conquest. Dorothy Whitelock draws on a wide range of primary sources — including laws, charters, poetry, and chronicles — to illuminate the everyday lives, social structures, and cultural values of the Anglo-Saxon people. Written with scholarly authority yet remarkable accessibility, the work details the organization of the family, the role of the Church, the nature of kingship, and the bonds of loyalty that held early English society together. Whitelock argues persuasively that the roots of English identity and institutions run far deeper than the Norman Conquest, offering readers an indispensable foundation for understanding medieval Britain. This enduring classic of historical scholarship remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how England came to be.