Anglo-Saxon England: Volume 14

This volume explores key questions in Anglo-Saxon history, addressing significant cultural artifacts and offering valuable insights into the period's complexities.

This volume delves into a range of thought-provoking questions surrounding Anglo-Saxon history and culture, making significant contributions to the field. Among its notable findings is the publication of a remarkable sculptured stone discovered at Repton, alongside a detailed interpretation of a panel on the Ruthwell Cross. These studies illuminate distinctive Anglo-Saxon perspectives and highlight the complexities of their cultural artifacts. Additionally, the book presents two source studies of vernacular prose and explores Aldhelm's fascination with the relationship between names and their referents, offering fresh insights into early Anglo-Saxon thought and communication.

The inquiry extends to critical issues such as the nature of Old English metre and the educational practices of Anglo-Saxon classrooms, raising essential questions about the use of glossed manuscripts. The text also addresses historical disputes over bookland and investigates the fate of the last male heir of the West Saxon royal line following the Norman Conquest. These inquiries not only enhance our understanding of Anglo-Saxon governance and society but also raise broader implications for the study of architecture, as discussed in the Taylor's work.

Overall, this volume stands out for its rigorous approach to textual criticism and phonology, coupled with a comprehensive bibliography that summarizes the previous year’s publications in all branches of Anglo-Saxon studies. Anglo-Saxon England: Volume 14 thus serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for this fascinating period in history.