Towns in Medieval England
This is the first collection of translated sources on towns in medieval England. It concentrates on the relatively well-documented centuries between 1100 and 1500, drawing on the rich variety of…
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This is the first collection of translated sources on towns in medieval England. It concentrates on the relatively well-documented centuries between 1100 and 1500, drawing on the rich variety of written evidence for this significant and dynamic period of urban development. Taking account of recent research on material and social aspects of urban life, the volume invites students to consider for themselves the challenges and the opportunities presented by a wide range of sources. The merchant, for example, is seen from different angles --as an economic agent, a religious patron and in Chaucer's fictional depiction. The introduction and commentary situate the extracts within the larger context of European urban history, and against a wider chronological backdrop. Suggestions for further reading enable the student to engage critically with the materials and encourage new work in the field.