Codex Diplomaticus Aevi Saxonici

Discover the rich history of Anglo-Saxon charters with Codex Diplomaticus Aevi Saxonici by John Mitchell Kemble. First published in six volumes between 1839 and 1848, this landmark work is the inaugural collected edition of the surviving corpus of Anglo-Saxon charters. This comprehensive volume includes an array of Latin and Old English documents, meticulously gathered from various archives and organized chronologically for easy reference. The first volume, released in 1839, features texts dating from the seventh, eighth, and early ninth centuries, providing invaluable insights into the period's legal and cultural landscape. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2011, this paperback edition spans 494 pages, making it an essential addition to any historian's library. Dive into the depths of Anglo-Saxon history and enrich your understanding of this fascinating era.