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Central to all social change in the 15th century was change in the economy. Although plague remained endemic in England, there was little change in the level of population. Villein labour service largely disappeared, to be replaced by copyhold tenure (tenure by copy of the record of the manorial court). The period has been considered a golden ...
The expense records of a 14th-century English noble reveals how she spent her fortune – sometimes for necessities and sometimes for lavish occasions. Elizabeth de Burgh, Lady of Clare (1295-1360), was one of the more wealthy nobles in England in the early 14th century.
Oct 2, 2008 · A detailed and meticulous book that tells about England in the fourteenth century. Plot. Rating 5 The plot is clear and voluminous. In non-fiction literature, the plot is usually built around the coverage of a topic, and in this book, the author describes in a logical and consistent way about all aspects of life in medieval England.
A century later Edward I expelled all Jews from England. Though many complained about the clergy, few in England openly questioned the Church’s teachings until the later 14th century. The Oxford academic John Wycliffe (d.1384) famously denounced the Church’s possessions and influence.
Nov 18, 2018 · Alan Harding, England in the Thirteenth Century. Norman Zacour, An Introduction to Medieval Institutions. Catherine Moriarty, The Voice of the Middle Ages: In Personal Letters 1100-1500. Top Image: A medieval blacksmith at work in this 14th century manuscript. BNF Français 24364 fol. 61r
“The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England: A Handbook for Visitors to the Fourteenth Century” by Ian Mortimer: Although not solely focused on influential people, this book offers a unique perspective by immersing readers in the daily life and experiences of ordinary people in 14th-century England. It provides valuable context and ...
Dec 30, 2008 · They update their 1995 description of 14th-century England with information and insights they and other scholars have gleaned over the intervening decade, and incorporate the growing medieval presence on the Internet. They discuss society, households and the course of life, clothing and accessories, arms and armor, food and drink ...
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