Primitive Folk-Moots: Or Open-Air Assemblies in Britain (Classic Reprint)
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Rating | : | 4.45 (820 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1331136768 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 334 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-05-02 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Find more at forgottenbooksThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Excerpt from Primitive Folk-Moots: Or Open-Air Assemblies in BritainYet, curious and complete as we must admit this new historical picture to be, now and again we come across a hurried generalization, or perhaps even a missing link in the chain of evidence.' It is not always made clear by the followers of the comparative method of historical study, why the Chief authorities for early English institutions should be German, and why a particular institution existing in Germany should be looked upon as the parent of a similar institution existing in England. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally