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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780266112846_0
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