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Liber Custumarum, Vol. 1: Compiled in the Early Part of the Fourteenth Century; With Extracts From the Cottonian Ms. Claudius, D. II (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Henry Thomas Riley

 
9780331694970: Liber Custumarum, Vol. 1: Compiled in the Early Part of the Fourteenth Century; With Extracts From the Cottonian Ms. Claudius, D. II (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a compilation of extracts from the Liber Custumarum, a 14th-century document containing valuable insights into the customs, laws, and regulations of medieval London. Together with material from the Cottonian MS. Claudius D. II, the book explores the complexities, prejudices, and events that surrounded foreign merchants operating in England during the Middle Ages. The author delves into the challenges these merchants faced, such as legal restrictions, financial exploitation, and social discrimination. Despite these obstacles, the book highlights the crucial role foreign merchants played in shaping England's economy and legal framework. This book offers a detailed examination of the interplay between commerce, law, and society in medieval England, providing valuable insights for scholars and general readers alike.

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