Alfred the Great890
Alfred issues a law code combining biblical principles, earlier West Saxon law and royal judgement.
England · Government / Government of Wessex. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Alfred issues a law code combining biblical principles, earlier West Saxon law and royal judgement.
Alfred issues a law code combining Christian teaching, earlier English law and royal authority.
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