This book presents a collection of abstracts from inquisitiones post mortem, fascinating legal records that provide genealogical and topographical insights into London during the reign of King Henry VII. From 1485 to 1509, these inquisitions document property ownership, feudal obligations, and family lineage of individuals who died holding land from the Crown. The inquests offer a rare glimpse into the lives and possessions of London's medieval inhabitants and reveal the intricate social and economic landscape of the city at that time.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of abstracts from inquisitiones post mortem, fascinating legal records that provide genealogical and topographical insights into London during the reign of King Henry VII. From 1485 to 1509, these inquisitions document property ownership, feudal obligations, and family lineage of individuals who died holding land from the Crown. The inquests offer a rare glimpse into the lives and possessions of London's medieval inhabitants and reveal the intricate social and economic landscape of the city at that time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333829544_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333829544
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333829544
Quantity: 15 available