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Anglo-Saxon Wills

Anglo-Saxon Wills

Whitlock, Dorothy

Hardcover

Medieval & Renaissance HistoryAnthropologyGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1025273737
ISBN13: 9781025273730
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 298
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Anglo-Saxon Wills is a foundational scholarly collection that offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the social and legal landscape of pre-Conquest England. Edited by the distinguished historian Dorothy Whitelock, this work compiles essential legal documents that reveal how property, land, and personal belongings were bequeathed by the nobility and clergy of the time. These wills serve as more than just legal instruments; they are vital historical records that illuminate the familial structures, religious devotions, and economic priorities of the Anglo-Saxon people.

Each entry provides the original Old English text alongside a meticulous English translation, making the complex nuances of medieval law accessible to modern readers. Beyond their legal significance, these documents offer insights into the material culture of the era-detailing everything from livestock and landholdings to intricate jewelry and household goods. This collection remains an indispensable resource for students of medieval history, historical linguistics, and the development of English law, preserving the voices and final intentions of individuals from a pivotal era in British history.

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