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Title: Mediæval London, Volume 1: Historical & Social

Alternate Title: Mediaeval London, Volume 1: Historical and Social

Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Mediæval London, Volume 1: Historical & Social" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the rich tapestry of London during the medieval period, focusing on its governance, social structure, and life under various sovereigns. The work likely covers the intricate relationships between the monarchy and the citizens of London, highlighting the evolution of the city's political and social identity. The opening of the volume introduces a detailed exploration of the early medieval period, starting with King Henry II's reign. It sets the stage by discussing Henry's significant influence on London’s governance and its citizenry, including the issuance of charters that granted privileges to the citizens. The text delves into the socio-political dynamics of the time, including the repercussions of Henry’s directives, such as the expulsion of aliens and the establishment of guilds, alongside the narrative of burgeoning civil unrest and nobility relations that would define the city's history. This foundational chapter aims to illustrate how the decisions of past kings shaped the future of London and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Besant, Walter, 1836-1901

EBook No.: 57803

Published: Aug 29, 2018

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- History -- To 1500

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mediæval London, Volume 1: Historical & Social

Alternate Title: Mediaeval London, Volume 1: Historical and Social

Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Mediæval London, Volume 1: Historical & Social" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the rich tapestry of London during the medieval period, focusing on its governance, social structure, and life under various sovereigns. The work likely covers the intricate relationships between the monarchy and the citizens of London, highlighting the evolution of the city's political and social identity. The opening of the volume introduces a detailed exploration of the early medieval period, starting with King Henry II's reign. It sets the stage by discussing Henry's significant influence on London’s governance and its citizenry, including the issuance of charters that granted privileges to the citizens. The text delves into the socio-political dynamics of the time, including the repercussions of Henry’s directives, such as the expulsion of aliens and the establishment of guilds, alongside the narrative of burgeoning civil unrest and nobility relations that would define the city's history. This foundational chapter aims to illustrate how the decisions of past kings shaped the future of London and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Besant, Walter, 1836-1901

EBook No.: 57803

Published: Aug 29, 2018

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- History -- To 1500

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.