Percy Bailiff's Rolls Of The Fifteenth Century (1921)

By Surtees Society

Book Overview

Percy Bailiff's Rolls of the Fifteenth Century is a historical book published in 1921 by the Surtees Society. The book is a collection of documents related to the administration of the Percy family's estates in the 15th century. These documents, known as bailiff's rolls, were kept by the bailiffs who managed the Percy family's lands and properties. The book provides a unique insight into the daily life of the people living on the Percy estates during this period, including details on rent payments, land use, and the management of livestock. It also sheds light on the political and economic climate of the time, with references to the Wars of the Roses and the impact of the Black Death on the local population.The Surtees Society, which published the book, is a historical society dedicated to the study of the history and antiquities of the North-East of England. The society was founded in 1834 and has since published numerous books and documents related to the history of the region. Overall, Percy Bailiff's Rolls of the Fifteenth Century is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the social and economic history of medieval England.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: 1164007343
• ISBN13: 9781164007340
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"