Walter Gray De Birch Livres

This seminal work on Anglo-Saxon charters and diplomacy provides a detailed analysis of the role that written records played in early medieval England. With painstakingly translated texts and in-depth commentary, Walter Gray de Birch offers readers an unparalleled look at this fascinating period of English history.

Originally published in 1885, 'Cartularium Saxonicum' is a collection of Anglo-Saxon charters and other historical documents, drawn from a variety of sources and arranged chronologically. Volume 2, Part 1 covers the period from the reign of King Aethelwulf of Wessex in the mid-9th century through to the reign of King Edgar in the late 10th century. With its wealth of historical information, this book is an essential resource for scholars and students of Anglo-Saxon history.