A Source-Book of English Social History

"A Source-Book of English Social History" by M. E. Monckton Jones is a journey through England's past, told through a collection of original documents and laws. This compilation offers a snapshot of how English society changed from the Saxon era through the Industrial Revolution. Rather than just telling stories of the past, this source-book uses real laws from kings like Ethelbert and Alfred to show how people lived, traded, and were governed. From the Saxon villages and manorial systems to the growth of complex social structures in medieval England, one can see how early rules shaped the country's history. The central theme revolves around how understanding historical documents can provide a new method of learning as opposed to traditional historical textbooks.