Excerpt from An Extent of All the Lands and Rents of the Lord Bishop of St. David's, Made by Master David Fraunceys, Chancellor of St. David's, in the Time of the Venerable Father the Lord David Martyn, by the Grace of God, Bishop of the Place: In the Year of Our Lord 1326; Usually Called the Black Book of St. David's (British Museum Additional Mss., No. 34, 125)
Elton various causes the production of this volume has been delayed, and even now it is not so complete as it might be. The nature of the book is explained in the Introduction; but a number of the questions to which it gives rise, and various others on which it throws fresh light, are left untouched.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of land ownership and social structures in medieval South Wales. It does so through a meticulous examination of a fourteenth-century survey of the lands and rents belonging to the Bishop of St. David's. The author meticulously analyzes the survey, uncovering a complex tapestry of English and Welsh customs woven together through centuries of Norman influence and conquest. The text highlights the gradual encroachment of English law and feudalism upon the existing Welsh tribal systems, offering a glimpse into the intricate interplay of power and tradition during a period of significant social and political change. The book examines the evolution of towns and villages, exploring the different ways in which English settlers established their own communities within a Welsh landscape. It reveals how English legal concepts like burgage tenure were applied, modified, and even blended with Welsh customs, creating a unique blend of social and legal structures. This book provides invaluable insight into the complexities of medieval South Wales, showcasing how the region's cultural identity was forged through a dynamic interaction between English and Welsh practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331759211_0
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