Anglo-Saxon Myths: State and Church, 400-1066
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Anglo-Saxon Myths: State and Church, 400-1066
By (Author) Nicholas Brooks
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Hambledon Continuum
1st June 2006
United Kingdom
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
European history: medieval period, middle ages
Literary essays
Sociology and anthropology
942.01
Physical Properties
Hardback
272
300g
Description
In this collection of essays Nicholas Brooks explores some of the earliest and most problematic sources, both written and archaeological, for early English history. In his hands, the structure and functions of Anglo-Saxon origin stories and charters (whether authentic or forged) illuminate English political and social structures, as well as ecclesiastical, urban and rural landscapes. Together with already published essays, this work includes an account of the developments in the study of Anglo-Saxon charters over the last 20 years.
Author Bio
Nicholas Brooks is Professor of History at the University of Birmingham, UK.
