9780282589547 - A Relation, or Rather a True Account, of the Island of England: With Sundry Particulars of the Customs of These People, and of the Royal Revenues ... About the Year... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the observations of a Venetian ambassador to the court of Henry VII in 1500. It is a fascinating glimpse into England at the close of the Wars of the Roses, on the cusp of the Tudor dynasty. The author notes the English love for grandeur and fine clothes, their prudent yet indulgent nature, their reputation in arms, their legal system and their curious habit of binding their children out to service. The author also discusses the social and cultural practices of the period, including the role of women and the English fascination with archery. This book is a rich source of primary material for historians and an engaging read for anyone interested in the early Tudor period. 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.