Isbn: 9781334504433 - the academy, vol. 25: a weekly review of literature, science, and art; january-june, 1884 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the foundation, development, and eventual demise of the English shire-system, detailing the political and social changes that took place over many centuries. Beginning with the initial Anglo-Saxon settlements in Britain, the author traces the rise of the powerful thane class and the gradual erosion of the small freeholder class, who were increasingly absorbed into the ranks of the peasantry. The book argues that the English shire-system was a unique and innovative form of government, but that it ultimately failed due to the rise of a centralized monarchy and the increasing power of the Church. Despite this failure, the shire-system left a lasting legacy on English society and government, shaping the way that power was distributed and exercised for centuries to come. 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.…