King Alfred's book of laws
Subtitle: a study of the Domboc and its influence on English identity, with a complete translation
By: Todd Preston
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786465880
Subjects: Politics and government; Law, Anglo-Saxon; Law; History
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.