ISBN: 9780331947830 - the little red book of bristol, vol. 2: published under the authority of the council of the city and county of bristol (classic reprint) (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 is a fascinating glimpse into the medieval world of Bristol, offering a unique perspective on the daily lives and economic activities of the city's inhabitants during the 14th and 15th centuries. Through a collection of ordinances and regulations governing various trades and crafts, the author provides a detailed portrait of the intricate social and economic structures that governed medieval Bristol. The ordinances cover a wide range of subjects, from the regulation of the weavers and fullers to the rules governing the sale of wool and the transportation of woad, a dye used to create blue cloth. The text also delves into the regulations concerning the use of alum, a vital ingredient in the textile industry, and the establishment of market regulations for fishmongers. In addition to offering valuable insights into the economic life of medieval Bristol, the ordinances reveal the importance of craft guilds in shaping the social landscape of the city. The detailed rules and regulations demonstrate the powerful role these guilds played in protecting the interests of their members and maintaining order within their trades. The book offers a rich tapestry of insights into the daily life of medieval Bristol, providing a window into the complex world of medieval craft guilds, their structure, function, and the vital role they played in shaping the economic and social life of the city. 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.…