Medieval London (Vol. 1&2)
Historical, Social & Ecclesiastical (Complete Edition)By Walter Besant
Length39h 44m
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Medieval London is a historical account of the England's capital during the Middle Ages, written by Sir Walter Besant, English novelist and historian who dedicated most of his life researching history and topography of London. The work is divided in three parts: first part is historical and it deals with mediaeval sovereigns of England and their treatment of the city; second part presents general view of London, dealing with social life, customs, tradition, and other aspect of city life such as trade, crime, literature or sports. Final part of the work is ecclesiastical and deals with religion, religious houses and objects of faith that signified the capital of England in the Middle Ages.
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Length39 hrs 44 mins
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Publish dateJul 15, 2020
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Table of contents
1Medieval London (Vol. 1&2)
2PART I MEDIÆVAL SOVEREIGNS
3CHAPTER I HENRY II
4CHAPTER II RICHARD I
5CHAPTER III JOHN
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6CHAPTER IV HENRY III
7CHAPTER V EDWARD I
8CHAPTER VI EDWARD II
9CHAPTER VII EDWARD III
10CHAPTER VIII RICHARD II
11CHAPTER IX HENRY IV
12CHAPTER X HENRY V
13CHAPTER XI HENRY VI
14CHAPTER XII EDWARD IV
15CHAPTER XIII RICHARD III
16PART II SOCIAL AND GENERAL
17CHAPTER I GENERAL VIEW
18CHAPTER II PORT AND TRADE OF LONDON
19CHAPTER III TRADE AND GENTILITY
20CHAPTER IV THE STREETS
21CHAPTER V THE BUILDINGS
22CHAPTER VI FURNITURE
23CHAPTER VII WEALTH AND STATE OF NOBLES AND CITIZENS
24CHAPTER VIII MANNERS AND CUSTOMS
25CHAPTER IX FOOD
26CHAPTER X SPORT AND RECREATION
27CHAPTER XI LITERATURE AND SCIENCE IN LONDON
28CHAPTER XII FIRE, PLAGUE, AND FAMINE
29CHAPTER XIII CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
30CHAPTER XIV CHRISTIAN NAMES AND SURNAMES
31APPENDICES
32APPENDIX I WYCLYF
33APPENDIX II TRADES OF LONDON
34APPENDIX III FOREIGN MERCHANTS
35APPENDIX IV NAMES OF STREETS
36APPENDIX V
37APPENDIX VI THE SHOP
38APPENDIX VII THE ASSIZE OF BUILDING
39APPENDIX VIII RULES CONCERNING LAWYERS
40APPENDIX IX I APPEND A LIST OF MEDIÆVAL SURNAMES COMPILED FROM THE USUAL AUTHORITIES
41PART I THE GOVERNMENT OF LONDON
42CHAPTER I THE RECORDS
43CHAPTER II THE CHARTER OF HENRY THE SECOND
44CHAPTER III THE COMMUNE
45CHAPTER IV THE WARDS
46CHAPTER V THE FACTIONS OF THE CITY
47CHAPTER VI THE CENTURY OF UNCERTAIN STEPS
48CHAPTER VII AFTER THE COMMUNE
49CHAPTER VIII THE CITY COMPANIES
50PART II ECCLESIASTICAL LONDON
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