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Saxon Militia and Parliament Traditions in Early England
The text argues that Saxons governed by a council of nobles and commoners, with kings and generals chosen by common council. It cites Tacitus and various medieval sources to show that a Parliaments and councils managed military affairs, hired officers, and advised on defence against Viking and Danish threats. It asserts that local sheriffs and mayors emerged as late ablest leaders, with law and money raised by councils and parliaments to maintain peace and defend the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacitus
Anseanara Civitas
Common
Urbi& Civitas
Egberts
Adilitia
Parliamint
Theiald
Crayland
Procevibus
Majorribus
England
Whaich
London
Danicos Piratas
Dorsetshire
Esbelbem
Flampion
St. Edwards
Ingulph
Hoveden
Etheldred
Edward de Gon
Alfred
Ethelstane
Edmurd the Elder
Edwards
Ethelwald
Wirborn
Exon