Discover the governance and daily life of medieval Nottingham through authentic records from 1399–1485. This volume, the second in a series, presents a carefully edited collection of extracts from the town’s archives. Spanning the rise and fall of the Lancastrian and Yorkist eras, it illuminates how local leaders managed finance, law, trade, and public order. The book also includes English-language documents that reveal the town’s speech and everyday terminology of the period.
Readers will find a mix of official entries, fines, licenses, inventories, court actions, and notices that show how residents lived, worked, and interacted with the town’s administration. The editors provide notes and glossaries to help modern readers understand Middle English phrasing and historical context, making the records accessible to students and general readers alike.
Ideal for readers of local history, medieval studies, and those curious about how a historic English town functioned during a pivotal period.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, spanning the reigns of the House of Lancaster and York, offers an in-depth view of medieval English society through the records of the Nottingham Borough Court. It delves into an era of tremendous social and economic change, shedding light on the daily lives of the people of Nottingham during these turbulent times. Through a wealth of firsthand accounts, the author explores the complexities of medieval justice, property disputes, and the struggles of ordinary individuals. These records provide a unique insight into the legal and social framework of the medieval English borough and the complex interplay of local customs and national laws. They also illuminate broader historical events such as the passage of troops through Nottingham during the prelude to the Battle of Shrewsbury. The book's detailed exploration of medieval Nottingham makes it an invaluable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of those who shaped England's past. 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 9781332758388_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332758388
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332758388
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