The Pastons And Their England: Studies In An Age Of Transition (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164095811)

The Pastons and Their England: Studies in an Age of Transition is a historical book written by Henry Stanley Bennett and first published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the Paston family, a prominent gentry family in Norfolk, England during the 15th century. The book explores the social, political, and cultural changes that occurred during this period and how the Paston family adapted to these changes. It provides an in-depth analysis of the family's letters, which are one of the most extensive and detailed records of life in medieval England. The book also discusses the role of women in medieval society, the rise of the middle class, and the impact of the Wars of the Roses on English society. Overall, The Pastons and Their England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of medieval England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Stanley Bennett
ISBN-10: 1164095811
ISBN-13: 9781164095811
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d