Cinque Ports (1892)

Cinque Ports (1892)

Montagu Burrows

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9781436807357
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Cinque Ports is a historical book written by Montagu Burrows in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Cinque Ports, a group of five coastal towns in southeastern England that were granted special privileges by the British monarchy in the Middle Ages. The book covers the origins of the Cinque Ports, their role in the defense of England, their economic and political importance, and their decline in the modern era. Burrows provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Cinque Ports, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in British history. Overall, Cinque Ports is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medieval England and the development of British coastal towns.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.

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