Public Records: A Description of the Contents, Objects, and Uses of the Various Works Printed by Authority of the Record Commission; For the ... and Antiquarian Knowledge (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Nicholas Harris Nicolas

9780266200239: Public Records: A Description of the Contents, Objects, and Uses of the Various Works Printed by Authority of the Record Commission; For the ... and Antiquarian Knowledge (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266200230 ISBN 13: 9780266200239

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Discover the scope and purpose of Scotland’s Inquisition records and learn how a key abridgment makes these historical documents accessible today.

This edition explains what the Retours of Special and General Services cover, and how they illuminate land inheritance, tenure, and the spread of property across centuries.

From the preface and explanatory notes, you’ll see how the Record Commission’s volumes are organized for practical use by historians, antiquaries, and the legal profession. It shows how the abridgment preserves time order, counties, and the relationships between heirs, with clear references to the original records and comprehensive indexes for quick reference.

Understand the structure: special and general retours, military summons, and related documents.
See how the abridgment arranges material by county, with precise dates, heir lines, and land descriptions.
Learn about the purpose and limitations of the original records, and how the abridgment enhances research.
Access guidance on navigating complex retours and connecting them to the source records.

Ideal for readers of legal history, genealogical research, or Scottish land and inheritance studies, this work supports thorough, organized examination of a pivotal archival collection.

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