Liber Custumarum, Vol. 2: Compiled in the Early Part of the Fourteenth Century, With Extracts From the Cottonian Ms. Claudius, D. II (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Liber Custumarum, Vol. 2: Compiled in the Early Part of the Fourteenth Century, With Extracts From the Cottonian Ms. Claudius, D. II (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry Thomas Riley
ISBN: 9780266545316

Henry Thomas Riley

9780266545316: Liber Custumarum, Vol. 2: Compiled in the Early Part of the Fourteenth Century, With Extracts From the Cottonian Ms. Claudius, D. II (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266545319 ISBN 13: 9780266545316

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a window into medieval London law and civic life.

This scholarly edition presents Liber Custumarum, compiled in the early 14th century, with extracts from the Cottonian manuscript Claudius, D. II. Edited by Henry Thomas Riley, it offers a carefully edited text and contextual notes that illuminate the workings of municipal government, markets, and property rights in a pivotal era.

The volume pairs the original Latin text with extracts that illuminate how justice, administration, and local custom were recorded, interpreted, and enforced. It is a valuable resource for readers interested in medieval governance, urban life, and the development of English legal culture.

Contains Liber Custumarum, Part II, alongside extracts from a key manuscript source.
Includes introductory material and notes to explain language, dates, and facts.
Illustrates how London’s civic authorities managed rights, revenues, and urban regulation in the fourteenth century.
Edited by a noted scholar, with a focus on accuracy and accessibility for modern readers.

Ideal for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts seeking a focused look at medieval English municipal law and urban history.

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