A General Introduction to the Domesday Book, Vol. 1 of 2: Accompanied by Indexes of the Tenants in Chief, and Under Tenants, at the Time of the Survey; As Well as of the Holders of Lands, Mentioned in - Hardcover

Name: A General Introduction to the Domesday Book, Vol. 1 of 2: Accompanied by Indexes of the Tenants in Chief, and Under Tenants, at the Time of the Survey; As Well as of the Holders of Lands, Mentioned in
Author: Henry Ellis
ISBN: 9780266865612

Henry Ellis

9780266865612: A General Introduction to the Domesday Book, Vol. 1 of 2: Accompanied by Indexes of the Tenants in Chief, and Under Tenants, at the Time of the Survey; As Well as of the Holders of Lands, Mentioned in

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the map of medieval England with a clear, scholarly guide .

This introduction helps readers navigate Domesday’s pages and understand how the survey shaped land, power, and governance.

This volume offers a careful framing of the Domesday Book, including the creation of key indexes and the kinds of information the survey preserves. It explains the methods, limits, and value of the record, while illustrating how historians read and apply the data to broad questions about medieval England.

How the Domesday record was organized and why certain index systems matter
What the text reveals about landholding, tenure, and the early English economy
Examples of markets, jurisdictions, and medieval governance drawn from the survey
Guidance on interpreting the material for charters, population studies, and history

Ideal for students, researchers, and curious readers who want a grounded entry into Domesday and its enduring significance.

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