An Account Of The Ancient Division Of The English Nation Into Hundreds And Tithings (1784)

An Account Of The Ancient Division Of The English Nation Into Hundreds And Tithings is a book written by Granville Sharp in 1784. The book provides a detailed historical account of the ancient system of dividing the English nation into smaller administrative units known as ""hundreds"" and ""tithings"". The author explores the origins of this system and the role it played in the governance of the country during the Anglo-Saxon period. The book also discusses the legal and social implications of the division of the country into these smaller units, and how it influenced the development of the English legal system. The author draws on a wide range of historical sources and provides a fascinating insight into this little-known aspect of English history. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England and the development of its legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.