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The Cely Papers: Selections From The Correspondence And Memoranda Of The Cely Family, Merchants Of The Staple

The Cely Papers: Selections From The Correspondence And Memoranda Of The Cely Family, Merchants Of The Staple

Elliot Malden, Henry

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 9354361013
ISBN13: 9789354361012
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.57 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A rare glimpse into the heart of late medieval business life, The Cely Papers opens the strongboxes of a London merchant family trading at the crossroads of the English wool trade. These vivid, authentic letters and memoranda-painstakingly edited by Henry Elliot Malden-transport readers to the bustling lanes of London and the windswept wharves of Calais, where fortunes were made and lost with every shipment across the Channel. Here, the voices of the Celys ring out: shrewd, practical, and deeply human, their correspondence reveals the risks, ambitions, and daily negotiations of merchants of the staple at the height of 15th century England's economic power. This primary source edition is more than an edited letter collection; it is a living record of medieval merchant letters, offering unparalleled insight for anyone fascinated by medieval history research or the intricate workings of the London-Calais trade. Students of economic history and enthusiasts of the Hanseatic League's legacy will find the Cely Papers as essential as the celebrated Paston Letters Collection, yet distinct in their focus on commerce, family, and the pulse of the English wool market. Every page brims with the urgency of real business-debts called in, alliances struck, and the ever-present shadow of risk in a world where communication could mean survival. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. For those who cherish classic literature or seek the raw materials of history, The Cely Papers stands as a cultural treasure: immediate, intimate, and indispensable.

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