Explore medieval England’s customs system through the original records and expert commentary.
This nonfiction title presents the full documents of the customs, with introductory notes that frame their history and value for study. It guides readers from the early local practices to the national framework, offering both accessible overviews and material for deeper research.
- Read about how local and semi‑national duties were collected in English ports and towns.
- See how the author organizes and transcribes documents, with background on the historical context.
- Discover the structure of the work: Part I provides history and sources; Part II presents the documents with commentary.
- Use the included materials to explore the evolution of England’s customs system from the medieval period onward.
Ideal for readers who enjoy economic and social history, as well as those studying medieval trade and administration.