Burgage Tenure In Medieval England

By Morley De Wolf Hemmeon

Book Overview

Burgage Tenure In Medieval England, written by Morley De Wolf Hemmeon and originally published in 1914, is a comprehensive analysis of the legal system of burgage tenure in medieval England. The book provides a detailed examination of the origins and development of this unique form of land ownership, which was characterized by the granting of plots of land within a town or city to individual tenants in exchange for rent or other services.Hemmeon's work includes a thorough exploration of the legal and economic implications of burgage tenure, including the rights and responsibilities of both the tenants and the landowners. The book also delves into the social and cultural aspects of burgage tenure, examining the ways in which this system of land ownership impacted the lives and livelihoods of medieval English townspeople.Throughout the text, Hemmeon draws on a wide range of historical sources, including legal documents, court records, and contemporary accounts, to provide a nuanced and detailed understanding of the complexities of burgage tenure in medieval England. As such, Burgage Tenure In Medieval England is an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval history, law, and society.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: 1104043645
• ISBN13: 9781104043643
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"