[*] “Mr. Cawein is a ‘true poet,’ both in his art and in his inspiration.”
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| * | N. Y. Times. 10:593. S. 9, ‘05. 280w. |
Chadwick, H. Munroe. Studies on Anglo-Saxon institutions. [*]$2.50. Macmillan.
Mr. Chadwick says that his book “makes no claim to offer a comprehensive survey of the problems of ancient English sociology,” that his object has been “to call attention to those branches of the subject which seemed not to have been sufficiently regarded by previous writers. For example, in sketching the history of the kingdoms I have given special attention to the evidence relating to Kent, Sussex, Essex, and the Hwicce. On the other hand Mercian and Northumbrian history has been treated of more briefly, because I had little or nothing to add to what had already been said.” Following a discussion of the monetary system, he describes the coins, their values, terms for money, etc. He also discusses the social system, the administrative system, and the origin of the nobility.
“Too many of his conclusions are based on very little or very questionable evidence; some are probabilities merely. Mr. Chadwick’s work is a remarkably suggestive study: new interpretations are proposed and the possibilities of certain neglected materials are clearly indicated.” Laurence M. Larson.
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| + + + | Ind. 59: 333. Ag. 10, ‘05. 340w. |
“For the Heptarchic period in particular Mr. Chadwick’s results are of real value.”
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“Great caution marks all of Mr. Chadwick’s work.”
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