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History of the English People, Volume I / Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216

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The work traces the transformation of early English settlement into a network of rival kingdoms, the rise of Wessex, and the disruptive influence of Scandinavian incursions. It surveys legal, ecclesiastical, and documentary sources to explain the emergence of feudal institutions and the strengthening of royal administration. The narrative then describes the conquest by continental rulers, the establishment of Norman and Angevin dynasties, and the consequent changes in landholding and governance. It closes by examining the baronial conflicts and legal concessions that produced a foundational charter redefining the relationship between the crown and broader political society.

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Title: History of the English People, Volume I

Author: John Richard Green

Release date: November 9, 2005 [eBook #17037]
Most recently updated: December 12, 2020

Language: English

Credits: E-text prepared by Paul Murray and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)

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Note: The index for the entire 8 volume set of History of the English People was located at the end of Volume VIII. For ease in accessibility, it has been removed and produced as a separate volume (https://www.gutenberg.org/etext/25533).