notes which I have added throughout the book are all marked as my own. Two of the maps included in this volume, "England at the Peace of Wedmore," and "England under the Ealdormen," are taken from rough unrevised plans made by Mr. Green; for the rest of the maps I am myself responsible. I cannot close without a very earnest expression of sincere gratitude to the friends who out of their generous affection for his memory have helped me in my task with constant and ready sympathy; I have especially to thank Professor Stubbs for the kindness with which he has read through my work, and given me the advantage of his counsel. ALICE STOPFORD GREEN. 14, KENSINGTON SQUARE, November, 1883. P.S.-I may perhaps add that, with a view to future editions, it had been Mr. Green's intention to ask in the preface to this volume for suggestions from those who may have any local knowledge which might help to throw light on any points either in this book, or in the "Making of England." I should be glad, so far as lay in my power, to carry out his wishes in this matter. CONTENTS. Political and social changes which followed the settlement of the The gradual union of the conquering and the conquered races The purely English form given to the new society The gradual advance of cultivation Illustrated in the condition of Dorset The changes brought about by the introduction of Christianity . 13, 14 22-24 Results of this new ecclesiastical system on the old organization of English life Influence of Christianity in the growth of pilgrimages The pilgrims' route The popularity of pilgrimages Influence of Christianity on law Character of the first written codes of law. Influence of Christianity on early English jurisprudence Early developement of the conception of public justice. Origin of the judicial character of folk-moot and hundred-moot. 24, 25 The extent of the jurisdiction of the "folk" 25-27 The limitations introduced in the right of private vengeance . 27, 28 . 28, 29 Effect of the pirate attacks in arresting the consolidation of . 83, 84 b |