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Kingdoms and Kingship in Anglo-Saxon England

Anglo-Saxon England

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Burial at Sutton Hoo and Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

Exploring the lavish 7th-century burial at Sutton Hoo with its military regalia and significant treasures, and examining the connection between princely burials, wealth accumulation, and the emergence of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Delving into the evolution of rulership, lawmaking, and centralization among the Anglo-Saxon rulers through the development of written laws and royal bureaucracy.

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