Originally published in 1961, this book provides a series of narratives illustrating the financial situation of the East Anglian gentry in the period between the dissolution of the monasteries and the civil wars. Based on extensive research of estate documents, the narratives focus on specific cases in detail, using tables and extensive notes to back up observations. Indices of places, persons and subjects are also contained at the end of the text. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in regional history, economic history and the gentry.
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Preface; 1. Encounters with accounts; 2. The rising lawyer: Sir Nicholas Bacon; 3. The rising merchant: Sir Thomas Cullum; 4. The courtier - in and out of office: Sir Thomas Cornwallis; 5. The mere landlord; Index of places; Index of persons; Index of subjects.
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Provides a series of narratives illustrating the financial situation of the East Anglian gentry in the period between the dissolution of the monasteries and the civil wars.

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ISBN
9781107619388
Published
2012-12-13
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Weight
350 gr
Height
229 mm
Width
152 mm
Thickness
14 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
236

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