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100 1 _aKemble, John Mitchell,
_d1807-1857
245 1 4 _aThe Saxons in England, Volume 1 (of 2) :
_bA history of the English commonwealth till the period of the Norman conquest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-12
508 _aProduced by KD Weeks, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"The Saxons in England, Volume 1 (of 2)" by John Mitchell Kemble is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the political and social principles that characterized the early English Commonwealth, particularly tracing its developments leading up to the Norman Conquest. Kemble aims to reveal the foundational laws and customs of the Anglo-Saxon forefathers, emphasizing their significance for contemporary society. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Saxon history, detailing the traditions of the Saxons and their interactions with the native Britons. It discusses the initial settlement of the Anglo-Saxon tribes around the middle of the fifth century, highlighting key figures such as Hengest and the varied narratives surrounding these early invasions. Kemble critiques the historical accounts of the time, suggesting that many are steeped in myth rather than fact, and highlights the need for a critical examination of the traditions versus concrete historical evidence. He emphasizes the importance of this early history in understanding the development of English law and society that continues to influence contemporary governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066
700 1 _aBirch, Walter de Gray,
_d1842-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61161
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