Notes and Queries, Vol. 4: A Medium of Intercommunication for Literary Men, General Readers, Etc.; July-December, 1911 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267942281 ISBN 13: 9780267942282

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how old records illuminate medieval trade, governance, and local defense.

This issue gathers short, accessible notes and queries that illuminate early 14th‑century merchant partnerships, royal dealings, and the intricate work of medieval record-keeping.

The texts blend practical examples—such as partnerships among London drapers and royal inventories—with scholarly apparatus, demonstrating how editors, historians, and readers navigate archives, abstracts, and domesday references. Readers will glimpse methods for weighing sources, comparing hidage figures, and tracing the lineage of place names, families, and institutions across centuries.

• Follow concrete snippets of 14th‑century business and its costs, profits, and risks.
• See how historians assess and reconcile manuscript totals with other records.
• Learn about the Burghal Hidage and its link to defense planning and local geography.
• Enjoy glimpses of ongoing inquiries that connect readers with archival discovery.

Ideal for history enthusiasts, students, and curious readers who want a window into how scholars question sources and build the past from fragments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267942281
• ISBN 13: 9780267942282
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 582