Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle by Boffey, Julia

Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781580443821)

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Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle by Boffey, Julia

Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle

$34.95
Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle by Boffey, Julia

Henry VII's London in the Great Chronicle

$34.95
Format: Paperback
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This modernized extract from The Great Chronicle of London covers the reign of England's first Tudor king, Henry VII (1485-1509). It gives an eye-witness account of events in London, and of news from elsewhere, from the viewpoint of a well-to- do citizen who was closely involved in civic administration. It describes many notable public events: riots and uprisings, executions, coronations, royal marriages and funerals, and ceremonial activities involving the mayor and aldermen. Its year by year entries also cover matters like the weather, the cost of living, taxes, and the effects of building work undertaken in the city. Although its compiler worked to a scheme common to other London chronicles from the period, he was ready to express his own views on a number of matters, and wrote with keen observation and occasional wit.

Author: Julia Boffey
ISBN-10: 1580443826
ISBN-13: 9781580443821
Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2019
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.30d
By Julia Boffey
By Julia Boffey
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Julia Boffey is Professor of Medieval Studies in the Department of English at Queen Mary, University of London and works on late medieval English books and readers.

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