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Title: The Saxons in England, Volume 1 (of 2)
A history of the English commonwealth till the period of the Norman conquest

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Kemble, John Mitchell, 1807-1857

Editor: Birch, Walter de Gray, 1842-1924

EBook No.: 61161

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 543

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Saxons in England, Volume 1 (of 2)
A history of the English commonwealth till the period of the Norman conquest

Credits: Produced 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)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Kemble, John Mitchell, 1807-1857

Editor: Birch, Walter de Gray, 1842-1924

EBook No.: 61161

Published: Jan 12, 2020

Downloads: 543

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.