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Domesday Book And Beyond: Three Essays In The Early History Of England

Domesday Book And Beyond: Three Essays In The Early History Of England

Maitland, Frederic

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1417971282
ISBN13: 9781417971282
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 1 2004
Pages: 540
Weight: 1.73
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Domesday Book and Beyond: Three Essays in the Early History of England is a collection of essays written by the renowned English historian Frederic Maitland. The book delves into the early history of England, with a particular focus on the Domesday Book, a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The first essay examines the Domesday Book itself, exploring its purpose, contents, and significance as a historical document. Maitland provides a detailed analysis of the information contained in the book, including the names of landowners, the size and value of their estates, and the number of people living on each property. He also discusses the broader historical context in which the survey was conducted, including the Norman Conquest and the consolidation of power under William the Conqueror.The second essay looks at the legal system in England during the period covered by the Domesday Book. Maitland explores the development of English law from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the Norman Conquest, and discusses the ways in which the legal system was affected by the arrival of the Normans. He also examines the role of the Domesday Book in the administration of justice, and the ways in which it was used as a tool for resolving disputes and enforcing the law.The final essay in the book explores the social and economic conditions of England during the period covered by the Domesday Book. Maitland discusses the ways in which the Norman Conquest affected the English economy, and examines the social structure of England at the time. He also explores the relationship between land ownership and political power, and discusses the ways in which the Domesday Book provides insights into the distribution of wealth and power in medieval England.Overall, The Domesday Book and Beyond is a fascinating exploration of a crucial period in English history, and provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and legal systems 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.

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