The Wealth of the Gentry

Alan Simpson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:13th Dec '12

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The Wealth of the Gentry cover

Originally published in 1961, this book provides a series of narratives illustrating the financial situation of the East Anglian gentry in the period between the dissolution of the monasteries and the civil wars. Based on extensive research of estate documents, the narratives focus on specific cases in detail, using tables and extensive notes to back up observations. Indices of places, persons and subjects are also contained at the end of the text. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in regional history, economic history and the gentry.

ISBN: 9781107619388

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm

Weight: 350g

236 pages