Royce’s meticulously researched history of Cropredy parish in Oxfordshire, England, spans centuries of political, social, and cultural change. From the Norman Conquest to the Industrial Revolution, Royce traces the rich tapestry of this rural community and its remarkable contributions to English history. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in local or regional history, genealogy, or English cultural studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.