Anglo-Saxon myths
Subtitle: state and church, 400-1066
By: Nicholas Brooks.
Publisher: Hambledon Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: London; Rio Grande, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: Church and state -- Great Britain -- History -- To 1500; Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 449-1066; Great Britain -- Church history -- 449-1066
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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.