The Frankpledge System.
Morris, William Alfred. The Frankpledge System. New York: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1910. First edition. xvi, 194 pp. Publisher's maroon cloth with gilt stamped spine and front board. Worn, faded and soiled. Some foxing to endleaves. Author's presentation inscription "To Mother,/ is presented this book which is closely/ associated with all the labors of the/ four most active years of/ the Author" to front free endpaper. Internally clean. A good copy. $65. * A system that originated in Saxon England, frankpledge was a promise of good conduct given to a sovereign by a group of ten freeholders, or tithing. If a member of the tithing committed an offense, the others acted as bail to ensure that he would appear in court. If the offender fled, the other members would be penalized. First published in 1910, Morris' detailed history remains the standard work on this subject.
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