Writing Power in Anglo-Saxon England: Texts, Hierarchies, Economies

by Catherine A.M. Clarke

"A work of fine and nuanced intelligence... Skilled and learned readings of a number of important texts. Fluent, polished, and beautifully written." Dr Katy Cubitt, University of York. The formation and operation of systems of power and patronage in Anglo-Saxon England are currently the focus of concerted scholarly attention. This book explores how power is shaped and negotiated in later Anglo-Saxon texts, focusing in particular on how hierarchical,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843843196
• ISBN13: 9781843843191
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.4"