Nothing can be more evident than this important truth; that our Anglo-Saxon kings were not absolute monarchs; but that their powers and prerogatives were limited by the laws and customs of the country.
Spooner emphasizes the limited powers of Anglo-Saxon kings in contrast to absolute monarchy.
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