Anglo-saxon government and legal system
What was the role of the king in the anglo-saxon government?
Commander of the army, only one who caud raise an army, was in charge of churches/ monasteries
What was the kings royal household made up of?
Advisors, chancery, housecarls
What were the 4 principle eardoms?
Wessex, mercia, east anglia, northumbria
What was the role of housecarls?
Formed the kings bodyguards and the army when at war
What was the role of the witan?
Political roles such as appointing a new king after the previous monarchs death