The Will Of King Alfred

This volume presents “The Will Of King Alfred,” reprinted from the 1788 Oxford edition, offering readers a glimpse into the legal and social structures of Anglo-Saxon England. King Alfred’s will is a crucial document for understanding the distribution of land and personal property in the 9th century, as well as insights into the king’s personal relationships and his vision for the future of his kingdom.Including a preface and additional notes, this edition provides context and analysis to aid modern readers in interpreting the historical significance of the will. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in early English history and the development of English law.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.