King Henry VIII History 230: The Roots of England

Class Schedule

Week 3 (September 9-15)

Monday, September 10: Essay 1 Due

Topic of Discussion:
King Alfred the Great
Readings:
Asser's Life of Alfred (ca. 890)
Roberts, pp. 45-47

Wednesday, September 12

Topic of Discussion:
Anglo-Saxon Political and Administrative Institutions
Readings:
King Athelstan's Laws (ca. 930)
Roberts, pp. 47-50

Friday, September 14

Topic of Discussion:
Anglo-Saxon Society (Student-led Discussion)
Readings:
Concerning the Betrothal of a Woman (ca. 1000)
Grant by King Edward the Martyr to Ealdorman Æthelweard of Lands in Cornwall (977)
Rights and Ranks of People (ca. 1050)
Roberts, pp. 50-59

Food for Thought for Week 3

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