Founders of England

Founders of England

Francis Barton Gummere

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781025667294
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'Founders of England' is an authoritative scholarly exploration of the Germanic roots and ancestral origins that define the English people. This work delves into the social structures, cultural traditions, and linguistic foundations established by the early tribes that migrated to and shaped the British Isles. The book examines the evolution of early institutions and the enduring influence of Germanic folklore, ethics, and law on the long-term development of English society. Through a masterful blend of historical analysis, philology, and anthropological insight, the text provides a comprehensive look at the life and character of the founding tribes, including their poetic heritage and communal values. 'Founders of England' serves as an essential resource for students and historians interested in Anglo-Saxon history, comparative literature, and the early cultural identity of the British Isles. It offers readers a profound understanding of how the primitive customs and social organizations of the Germanic people provided the vital bedrock for modern English civilization.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 may 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.

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