Isbn: 9781332712854 - a history of the county of dorset, vol. 3 (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 delves into the Domesday Survey, a remarkable record commissioned by William the Conqueror, providing a snapshot of England in 1086. The author analyzes the survey's entries for Dorset, casting light on the county's landownership, social structure, and economic landscape. Through the meticulous examination of landholdings, peasant classes, and manorial adjuncts, the book unveils the complexities of Dorset society during the Norman Conquest. It explores how the survey shaped the understanding of medieval England, offering insights into the transformation of land tenure, the impact of feudalism, and the lives of ordinary people. Ultimately, this book illuminates the Domesday Survey's enduring significance as a historical document, revealing its value in reconstructing the past and comprehending the foundations of English society. 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.…