The English Manor C.1200 to C.1500 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780719052293)

Provides a comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England and to its substantial archive. This is the first book to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure and evolution of the manor and its records. Offers translations of, and commentaries upon, each category of document to illustrate their main features. Examples of each category of record are provided in translation, followed by shorter extracts selected to illustrate interesting, commonly occurring, or complex features. A valuable source of reference for undergraduates wishing to understand the sources which underpin the majority of research on the medieval economy and society.

Author: Mark Bailey
ISBN-10: 0719052297
ISBN-13: 9780719052293
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2002
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.42w x 0.86d