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100 1 _aKemble, John Mitchell,
_d1807-1857
245 1 4 _aThe Saxons in England, Volume 2 (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 2020-02-06
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 2" by John Mitchell Kemble is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the historical development of the Anglo-Saxon period, focusing on the consolidation of power and the introduction of Christianity in England. It articulates the complex transformation of societal norms and governance up until the Norman Conquest, making it a valuable resource for those interested in English history and its political evolution. The opening of this volume establishes the context for the discussion by referencing the obscurantism surrounding early Anglo-Saxon history due to scarce contemporary records. Kemble contrasts this with the more extensive historical materials available for the later periods, asserting that the book will explore how the Anglo-Saxon institutions evolved through various compromises and adaptations. Specifically, he introduces two central themes: the growth of the kingly power and the integration of Christianity, framing them as critical to understanding the political landscape of England during the era. The beginning hints at an intricate examination of the power dynamics among various kingdoms, a topic that lays the groundwork for the detailed chapters that follow in this comprehensive historical narrative. (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/61331
999 _c102157
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