Outside The Trumpington Gates Before Peterhouse Was Founded: A Chapter In The Intimate History Of Medieval Cambridge (1908)

By Henry Paine Stokes

Book Overview

""Outside The Trumpington Gates Before Peterhouse Was Founded: A Chapter In The Intimate History Of Medieval Cambridge"" is a historical book written by Henry Paine Stokes and first published in 1908. The book focuses on the history of Cambridge during the medieval period, specifically before the founding of Peterhouse, the first college in the University of Cambridge. The author provides a detailed account of the town's social and cultural life, as well as its political and economic landscape. Stokes also delves into the personal lives of the people who lived in Cambridge during this time, including the scholars, merchants, and craftsmen who made up the community. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of medieval Cambridge. Topics discussed include the town's relationship with the university, the role of the church in daily life, and the various trades and industries that sustained the town's economy. Overall, ""Outside The Trumpington Gates Before Peterhouse Was Founded"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of England's most important medieval towns. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cambridge, as well as those interested in medieval history more broadly.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: 1120668948
• ISBN13: 9781120668943
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"