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Villainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History

by Paul Vinogradoff
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781026074671
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 478
  • Original Price: USD 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 663 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066)

"Villainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History" is a profound exploration of the social and legal structures that defined the English Middle Ages. Written by the esteemed scholar Paul Vinogradoff, this work meticulously examines the system of villainage, detailing the complex relationship between the peasantry and the landed nobility. The text is divided into two primary inquiries: one focusing on the legal aspects of status and the other on the economic organization of the manor.

Through a rigorous analysis of historical records, Vinogradoff elucidates the distinctions between free and unfree populations, the evolution of manorial law, and the customary rights that governed rural life. The book offers a comprehensive look at how feudalism functioned on the ground, investigating the duties, burdens, and protections afforded to those living under the manorial system. By bridging the gap between legal theory and social reality, "Villainage in England" provides essential insights into the development of the English common law and the socio-economic foundations of medieval society. This work remains a cornerstone for historians, legal scholars, and anyone interested in the intricate web of tenure and status that shaped pre-modern England.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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