The Origins of Political Order and the Anglo-Saxon State (original) (raw)

The paper explores the emergence of political order in Anglo-Saxon England between AD 400 and 1066, drawing on Francis Fukuyama's model of state formation which emphasizes the development of a capable state, rule of law, and government accountability. It highlights archaeological research that connects governance structures with landscape features, suggesting that the physical traces of legal and political institutions can provide valuable insights into the organization of early English society.