English Ruling Cases, Vol. 17 - Softcover

Robert Campbell

 
9780266112846: English Ruling Cases, Vol. 17

Synopsis

This book examines heriots: payments made to feudal lords upon the death of a copyholder or tenant. The author explores the origins and development of heriot payments from their medieval inception to their eventual decline in the 19th century. In addition to its historical significance, the book also delves into the legal and social implications of heriots, highlighting how they shaped landownership and social hierarchies in feudal England. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author provides a comprehensive examination of this important aspect of feudalism, offering valuable insights into the social and economic dynamics of pre-industrial England.

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9780260316073: English Ruling Cases, Vol. 17: Arranged, Annotated and Edited; Manorial Right-Mistake (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0260316075 ISBN 13:  9780260316073
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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