Village Records
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of English rural life, Village Records by John West is an indispensable guide to the documentary heritage of the British countryside. With a foreword by H. G. Holden, this authoritative work instructs historians, genealogists, and local researchers on how to locate, read, and interpret the wealth of primary sources — from medieval manorial rolls and parish registers to tithe maps and enclosure awards — that chronicle the evolution of England's villages across the centuries. West's meticulous and scholarly approach presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how communities were shaped by law, land, and labour, making the past tangible through the very documents its inhabitants left behind. A landmark text in the field of local history, Village Records remains a trusted companion for anyone determined to uncover the hidden stories buried within England's archival landscape — and once opened, it is nearly impossible to put down without resolving to visit the nearest record office.
Author: John West
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
For anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of English rural life, Village Records by John West is an indispensable guide to the documentary heritage of the British countryside. With a foreword by H. G. Holden, this authoritative work instructs historians, genealogists, and local researchers on how to locate, read, and interpret the wealth of primary sources — from medieval manorial rolls and parish registers to tithe maps and enclosure awards — that chronicle the evolution of England's villages across the centuries. West's meticulous and scholarly approach presents a comprehensive framework for understanding how communities were shaped by law, land, and labour, making the past tangible through the very documents its inhabitants left behind. A landmark text in the field of local history, Village Records remains a trusted companion for anyone determined to uncover the hidden stories buried within England's archival landscape — and once opened, it is nearly impossible to put down without resolving to visit the nearest record office.