Explore medieval Somerset through original feet of fines records, revealing how land, families, and power shifted in the 14th century. This edition presents the Pedes Finium for the period around 1347 to 1399, with an introduction, an index, and a comprehensive list of subscribers.
The pages frame property changes, lifeTenants, dower provisions, and the rise of knights and chivalers against the backdrop of the county’s manors and villages. You’ll see how landholding shaped daily life, inheritance, and family alliances, told through contemporary documents and notes that illuminate medieval society.
Ideal for researchers, students, and readers curious about how medieval land, law, and life intersected in Somerset.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a historical record of Somerset, England from 1347 to 1399, focusing on property dealings, social hierarchies, and family relationships of the period. It is a collection of final concords from the court of Common Pleas, legal agreements between parties involved in a lawsuit. The author, an expert in medieval history, has meticulously transcribed these documents to shed light on the lives and interactions of people during this tumultuous time. This volume offers a window into the lives of ordinary people, revealing the interconnectedness of families, the prevalence of landownership as a source of status and wealth, and the role of the law in resolving disputes and facilitating transactions. Through these records, we gain insights into the social, economic, and legal fabric of medieval Somerset. The concord details are rich in personal information. Given names are recorded, as are family relationships, allowing for the reconstruction of family trees and the tracing of lineages. The author also provides an index of personal names, making it easy for readers to locate specific individuals. This book is an invaluable resource for historians and genealogists, providing a wealth of data for further research and analysis. It deepens our understanding of medieval society and the legal and social framework that governed everyday life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331937111_0
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