The Great Roll Of The Pipe For The Eighth Year Of The Reign Of King Henry The Second, A. D. 1161-1162 (1885)

By Pipe Roll Society (Great Britain)

Book Overview

The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Eighth Year of the Reign of King Henry the Second, A.D. 1161-1162 is a historical document that was published in 1885 by the Pipe Roll Society. This book contains a detailed record of the financial accounts of the English Exchequer during the eighth year of the reign of King Henry II, which covers the period from 1161 to 1162. The document is known as the ""Great Roll of the Pipe"" because it was originally written on a long, narrow strip of parchment called a ""pipe roll."" The book provides a fascinating insight into the financial workings of the medieval English government, including the collection of taxes and other revenues, and the expenditure of public funds. It includes detailed information on the income and expenses of various government officials, as well as the amounts paid by individual taxpayers. The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Eighth Year of the Reign of King Henry the Second, A.D. 1161-1162 is an important resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of medieval England, as well as anyone interested in the development of government finance and taxation. The book is presented in its original Latin text, with an English translation provided for the benefit of modern readers. It also includes extensive notes and commentary to help readers understand the historical context and significance of the document.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: 1120761549
• ISBN13: 9781120761545
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"