CFP: Kingship and Power in Anglo-Saxon England (UK) (11/1/05; 4/3/06-4/5/06)
Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies (Mancass) Easter Conference =
4/3/06-4/5/06, Hulme Hall, Manchester, England.
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Call for Papers
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"Royal Authority: Kingship and Power in Anglo-Saxon England".
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Among those presenting papers are Nicholas Brooks, Gareth Williams, =
Tania Dickinson and Nick Higham.
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Suggestions for further papers are required by 1/11/05. Please submit a =
300-500 word pr=E9cis of your subject which might address such topics =
as:
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Who makes a king? - Heredity, the Church, powerful factions, the witan, =
himself?
What makes a king? - Consecration, control of the Treasury, command of =
an army, common consent?