The History Of Winchelsea: One Of The Ancient Towns Added To The Cinque Ports (1850)

By William Durrant Cooper

Book Overview

The History of Winchelsea: One of the Ancient Towns Added to the Cinque Ports is a book written by William Durrant Cooper and published in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Winchelsea, a town located in the East Sussex region of England. The author traces the town's origins from its establishment in the 13th century as a port town, to its growth and development as a thriving commercial center during the medieval period. The book also covers the town's involvement in the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, and other significant historical events. Cooper's work is an important contribution to the study of English history, as it sheds light on the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the development of Winchelsea and the surrounding region. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of medieval England. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers to follow the narrative and understand the significance of the events described. Overall, The History of Winchelsea is a fascinating and informative book that provides a vivid picture of life in 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: 1166311333
• ISBN13: 9781166311339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"