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King Alfred's Book of Laws: A Study of the Domboc and Its Influence on English Identity, with a Complete Translation Todd Preston
King Alfred's Book of Laws: A Study of the Domboc and Its Influence on English Identity, with a Complete Translation
Todd Preston
"During the Middle Ages, King Alfred (reigned 871-99) gained fame as the ruler who brought learning back to England after decades of Viking invasion. Although analysis of Alfred's canon has focused on his religious and philosophical texts, his relatively overlooked law code, or Domboc, reveals much about his rule, and how he was perceived in subsequent centuries"--Provided by publisher.
177 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 12, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780786465880 |
| Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Pages | 183 |
| Dimensions | 224 × 151 × 15 mm · 258 g |
| Language | English |