A Short Account Of Some Particulars Concerning Domes-Day Book (1756)

By Philip Carteret Webb

Book Overview

""A Short Account of Some Particulars Concerning Domes-Day Book"" is a book written by Philip Carteret Webb in 1756. The book provides a detailed description of the Domesday Book, which is a manuscript record of the ""Great Survey"" of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. Webb's book is a concise and informative guide to the contents of the Domesday Book and its historical significance. The author describes the purpose of the survey, the methods used to collect the data, and the information contained in the book. He also discusses the value of the Domesday Book as a historical document and its importance in understanding the social and economic conditions of medieval England. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of England and the development of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165257211
• ISBN13: 9781165257218
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"