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The English Manor C.1200–C.1500
Mark Bailey
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Description for The English Manor C.1200–C.1500
Paperback. A comprehensive introduction and guide to the nature and variety of the English manor of medieval times, this study offers detailed explanations, translations and commentary on the often complex and daunting records commonly used to illustrate the history of the subject. Translator(s): Bailey, Mark. Series: Manchester Medieval Sources. Num Pages: 276 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3F; 3H; HBJD1; HBLC; HBTB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 350.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
276
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Manchester Medieval Sources
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780719052293
SKU
V9780719052293
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About Mark Bailey
Mark Bailey is Headmaster of Leeds Grammar School and a Senior Visiting Lecturer at the University of Leeds -- .
Reviews for The English Manor C.1200–C.1500
'This is an excellent book, with wise and interesting comments in the introductory sections, which are themselves important historical commentaries on the history of farming and societies over three centuries. The documents are very valuable as teaching aides and will be much used by those teaching local history, and in advanced undergraduate teaching.' Professor C. C. Dyer, University of Birmingham ... Read more