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The Laws of Alfred

- The Domboc and the Making of Anglo-Saxon Law

About The Laws of Alfred

King Alfred's domboc ('book of laws'), the most ambitious legal text of the Anglo-Saxon period, combines translated biblical laws with Alfred's own ordinances and those of the early West-Saxon King Ine. This edition and commentary - the first in over a century - will interest all students of English history and law.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108840903
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 320
  • Published:
  • May 26, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x160x38 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 836 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Laws of Alfred

King Alfred's domboc ('book of laws'), the most ambitious legal text of the Anglo-Saxon period, combines translated biblical laws with Alfred's own ordinances and those of the early West-Saxon King Ine. This edition and commentary - the first in over a century - will interest all students of English history and law.

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