The History of the Anglo-Saxons

By:

Sharon Turner

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Medieval History

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Sharon Turner (1768–1847) practised as a solicitor in London, specialising in the law of copyright, but devoted his free time to studying Anglo-Saxon literature and history. In 1799–1805 he published this four-volume work, still acknowledged as a turning point in Anglo-Saxon studies and a benchmark in historiography. Turner was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1800, soon after the first volume appeared. His approach of contrasting 'Anglo-Saxon freedom' with 'the Norman yoke' held particular appeal at a time of deteriorating political relations with France. Turner's lasting achievement, however, was to draw public attention to the rich and fascinating material contained in the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts he had studied at the British Museum. This work went through many editions, but was eventually superseded by Kemble's The Saxons in England (1849, also reissued). Volume 4 (1805) is a survey of Anglo-Saxon culture, including domestic life, law, religion, and literature.

Release date Australia

March 15th, 2018

Author

Sharon Turner

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

536

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Medieval History

Dimensions

140x216x30

ISBN-13

9781108082044

Product ID

26871959

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