{"product_id":"the-written-word-in-early-medieval-england","title":"The Written Word in Early Medieval England","description":"This book presents an innovative, holistic examination of the uses of the written word in early medieval England during a century of political and societal upheaval, culminating in the emergence of the kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons under Alfred the Great and his children, Æthelflæd and Edward the Elder. Through a diverse range of documentary, literary and material evidence, Robert Gallagher explains how literary activity during this period – particularly involving members of the laity – has often been underestimated. He focuses on several innovations in documentary culture that took place in the mid-ninth century, which in turn played a significant role in establishing the cultural conditions for Alfredian cultural renewal. The evidence makes clear that limited personal literacy did not pose a barrier to participation in literary activity. This study thus makes a major new contribution to our understanding of England's ninth- and tenth-century history.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483299619189,"sku":"9781009628877","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781009628877.jpg?v=1786178430","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-written-word-in-early-medieval-england","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}