Thursday 14 May 2009

History, Pages 55-57

The Freemen

The foundation of the Anglo-Saxons society was the freemen. They looked upon the king as their sovereign and defender but were subject to no other master except those whom they chose to serve.

Beginning of a Class of Bondsmen by 1066

During the latest states of the Anglo-Saxons they developed servants and salves. Nevertheless, the law still made it so that they weren't abused and treated badly.  They even received welfare. 

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