Anecdota Oxoniensia. The Crawford Collection of Early Charters and Documents Now in the Bodleian Library

Discover the rich history of early English charters with Anecdota Oxoniensia: The Crawford Collection of Early Charters and Documents Now in the Bodleian Library, published by Cambridge University Press in 2012. This meticulously curated collection features nineteen significant documents, including original charters issued by Anglo-Saxon kings, which were rediscovered at an auction in the early 1890s. Compiled by renowned scholars A. S. Napier (1853–1916) and W. H. Stevenson (1858–1924), this edition, first published in 1895, set new benchmarks in historical scholarship and has inspired generations of researchers. With 186 pages of insightful commentary and analysis, this paperback edition is an essential addition for historians, students, and anyone interested in the foundations of English legal and cultural history. Enhance your library with this important work that showcases the evolution of early medieval documents.