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Title:
The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)
New Complete Library Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary: "The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection of correspondences written in the 15th century. This compilation reveals the intricate dynamics of the Paston family and their interactions with prominent figures of the time, set against the backdrop of the turbulent sociopolitical climate in England. The letters provide insights into personal affairs, legal disputes, and the wider social context, making them an invaluable resource for understanding the era. At the start of the volume, the opening letters are primarily addressed between William Paston and John Paston, discussing various personal and political matters, including family health issues and the arrangement of marriages. The letters highlight everyday concerns amidst the overarching political instability of the period, such as pestilence and the implications of social standing. Additionally, correspondences from other figures like Sir John Fastolf flow into the narrative, emphasizing alliances and showing the familial bonds between the Pastons and the nobility. This volume sets the stage for complex interactions and the ongoing chronicle of the Paston legacy across the tumultuous landscape of 15th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Gairdner, James, 1828-1912
EBook No.: 41024
Published: Oct 11, 2012
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources
Subject: English letters
Subject: Paston family -- Correspondence
Subject: Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500 -- Sources
Subject: Letter writing -- History -- To 1500 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)
New Complete Library Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http: //archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary: "The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 3 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection of correspondences written in the 15th century. This compilation reveals the intricate dynamics of the Paston family and their interactions with prominent figures of the time, set against the backdrop of the turbulent sociopolitical climate in England. The letters provide insights into personal affairs, legal disputes, and the wider social context, making them an invaluable resource for understanding the era. At the start of the volume, the opening letters are primarily addressed between William Paston and John Paston, discussing various personal and political matters, including family health issues and the arrangement of marriages. The letters highlight everyday concerns amidst the overarching political instability of the period, such as pestilence and the implications of social standing. Additionally, correspondences from other figures like Sir John Fastolf flow into the narrative, emphasizing alliances and showing the familial bonds between the Pastons and the nobility. This volume sets the stage for complex interactions and the ongoing chronicle of the Paston legacy across the tumultuous landscape of 15th-century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Gairdner, James, 1828-1912
EBook No.: 41024
Published: Oct 11, 2012
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources
Subject: English letters
Subject: Paston family -- Correspondence
Subject: Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500 -- Sources
Subject: Letter writing -- History -- To 1500 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Sources
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.