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The History Of Landholding In England

The History Of Landholding In England

Fisher, Joseph

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryBritish History

ISBN10: 1162697350
ISBN13: 9781162697352
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.17 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The History of Landholding in England by Joseph Fisher is a comprehensive study of the evolution of land ownership in England from the earliest times to the present day. The book covers the various systems of land tenure that have existed in England, including feudalism, copyhold, and freehold, and examines the social, economic, and political factors that have shaped the development of land ownership over the centuries.Fisher discusses the role of land ownership in English society, including the relationship between landowners and tenants, the impact of land ownership on the distribution of wealth and power, and the ways in which land ownership has influenced the growth of the English economy. He also explores the legal and institutional frameworks that have governed land ownership in England, including the Magna Carta, the Common Law, and the various acts of Parliament that have regulated land tenure over the centuries.Throughout the book, Fisher draws on a wide range of historical sources, including legal documents, land surveys, and contemporary accounts of land ownership and management. He provides detailed analyses of specific periods and regions of England, highlighting the unique features of each and the ways in which they have contributed to the overall history of landholding in the country.Overall, The History of Landholding in England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English society, economics, and law. It provides a detailed and nuanced account of the complex and fascinating evolution of land ownership in one of the world's most influential nations.Whatever doubts may exist as to the influence of the Norman Conquest upon the mass of the people--the FREEMEN, the ceorls, and the serfs--there can be no doubt that its effect upon the higher classes was very great. It added to the existing FEUDALISM--the system of Baronage, with its concomitants of castellated residences filled with armed men. It led to frequent contests between neighboring lords, in which the liberty and rights of the FREEMEN were imperilled.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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