The Legal Code Of Alfred The Great (1890) - Milton Haight Turk - Bog

The Legal Code of Alfred the Great, published in 1890 by Milton Haight Turk, is a detailed study of the laws and legal system established by King Alfred the Great in the late 9th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal code, including its origins, development, and implementation.The author explores the historical context of the legal code, examining the social, political, and cultural factors that influenced its creation. He also examines the structure of the legal system, including the role of judges, courts, and juries, and the procedures for resolving disputes.The book includes a detailed analysis of the laws themselves, including their content, scope, and enforcement. The author provides a thorough examination of the penalties and punishments associated with various crimes, as well as the rights and protections afforded to individuals under the legal code.In addition to its historical and legal analysis, the book also includes translations of several key documents, including the laws of Alfred the Great and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. These translations provide readers with a firsthand look at the original texts and help to illuminate the historical and cultural context in which the legal code was developed.Overall, The Legal Code of Alfred the Great is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law and legal systems, as well as the social and cultural history of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.