A hand-book to the land-charters, and other Saxonic documents

By John Earle

Book Overview

Step inside the legal mind of early medieval England, where a few lines on parchment decided power, property, and memory. These charters shaped English law. In A hand-book to the land-charters, and other Saxonic documents, John Earle opens up the world of Old English legal documents with the precision of a philologist and the curiosity of a historian. Designed as an anglo saxon charters handbook, it guides readers through the language, formulae, and context of anglo saxon land charters, illuminating patterns of early english land tenure and the foundations of pre norman england law. From royal diplomas to grants, Earle shows how to read and interpret these records, making the book an indispensable medieval legal history reference and a rewarding old english documents study for anyone drawn to the realities behind the Latin and Old English lines. As an early and enduring reference guide for historians, this volume bridges linguistics, legal scholarship, and anglo saxon paleography, while remaining clear enough to serve as a primary sourcebook for students encountering charters for the first time. Its careful attention to structure, vocabulary, and diplomatic nuance places it among the enduring english legal history classics and a touchstone for the study of early medieval England, old english legal documents, and the lived texture of land, lordship, and community. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353608341
• ISBN13: 9789353608347
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 678 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"