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Boston, 1086-1225: A Medieval Boom Town

Stephen H. Rigby

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Description:In 1086, Boston was a village which was not even given a separate entry in Domesday Book but by the start of the thirteenth century the new town of Boston was one of the leading ports in the country and was the site of one of England's major fairs. It was at the forefront in a time when England's trade grew rapidly. Yet, this crucial period in Boston's history has been neglected by historians.This new study examines the town's medieval layout, the history of its religious houses, the nature of its regional and overseas trade, the rise of its fair, the role of lordship in the town's success and the structure of its administration. It is aimed not only at readers with an interest in Lincolnshire history but also at scholars and students of medieval economic and social history in general.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Boston, 1086-1225: A Medieval Boom Town. To get started finding Boston, 1086-1225: A Medieval Boom Town, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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ISBN: 0903582562

Description: In 1086, Boston was a village which was not even given a separate entry in Domesday Book but by the start of the thirteenth century the new town of Boston was one of the leading ports in the country and was the site of one of England's major fairs. It was at the forefront in a time when England's trade grew rapidly. Yet, this crucial period in Boston's history has been neglected by historians.This new study examines the town's medieval layout, the history of its religious houses, the nature of its regional and overseas trade, the rise of its fair, the role of lordship in the town's success and the structure of its administration. It is aimed not only at readers with an interest in Lincolnshire history but also at scholars and students of medieval economic and social history in general.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Boston, 1086-1225: A Medieval Boom Town. To get started finding Boston, 1086-1225: A Medieval Boom Town, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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