| Author |
Round, John Horace, 1854-1928 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Besant, Walter, 1836-1901 |
| LoC No. |
02007608
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| Title |
The Commune of London, and other studies
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Archibald Constable and Co,1899.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The settlement of the South-Saxons and East-Saxons -- Ingelric the priest and Albert of Lotharingia -- Anglo-Norman warfare -- The origin of the exchequer -- London under Stephen -- The Inquest of Sheriffs (1170) -- The conquest of Ireland -- The Pope and the conquest of Ireland -- The coronation of Richard I -- The struggle of John and Longchamp (1191) -- The Commune of London -- The great Inquest of service (1212) -- Castle-ward and cornage -- Bannockburn -- The marshalship of England.
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| Credits |
MWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Commune of London" by J. H. Round is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origins of the City Corporation and the communal organization of London, particularly during the 12th century. It delves into various historical topics, including municipal governance and key events that shaped London’s history. This examination is grounded in critical historical analysis and showcases the author’s extensive research and theories regarding early English municipal life. The opening of the text presents a letter from Sir Walter Besant, which expresses gratitude for the insights gained from Round's previous works. Besant acknowledges the importance of Round's studies in clarifying complex historical questions concerning London's 12th-century governance and the roles of the clergy within the city. The author indicates that his latest work presents new findings related to the municipal organization of London, including a significant focus on the historical context of the Commune, the influence of communal movements, and the evolution of the Mayor and Common Council. Through this introduction, readers gain an understanding of Round's rigorous scholarly approach and the book's dedication to uncovering the intricate history of London's governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
London (England) -- History -- To 1500
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68933 |
| Release Date |
Sep 8, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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