The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 5 (of 6) by James Gairdner
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| Editor | Gairdner, James, 1828-1912 |
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| Title |
The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 5 (of 6)
New Complete Library Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paston_Letters |
| 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 5 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection of letters written during the late 15th century. This volume chronicles various personal correspondences primarily within the Paston family, providing insight into the social, political, and economic aspects of life during this period. The letters capture the intricate relationships and conflicts among the nobility, reflecting the challenges faced by the Pastons as they navigate issues related to land ownership, legal disputes, and familial obligations. The opening of the volume introduces several key correspondences involving Sir John Paston and offers glimpses into the family dynamics and societal pressures they endure. One letter from William Ebesham highlights requests for rewards for services rendered, while others detail ongoing legal confrontations, alliances, and the personal entanglements surrounding marriages and inheritances. Sir John is urged to address grievances against adversaries, such as the Duke of Norfolk, and to be cautious in managing his estate’s affairs. Throughout the initial letters, the overarching themes of loyalty, rivalry, and the pursuit of social standing become apparent, setting the stage for the complex narratives that unfold in the remaining volumes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42239 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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