The Economic Development Of A Norfolk Manor, 1086-1565 (1906)

The Economic Development of a Norfolk Manor, 1086-1565 is a historical book written by Frances Gardiner Davenport in 1906. The book explores the economic and social changes that took place in a Norfolk manor over a period of almost 500 years, from the Norman Conquest in 1086 to the Tudor period in 1565. Davenport examines the various factors that influenced the economic development of the manor, including changes in agriculture, trade, and industry, as well as political and social changes such as the Black Death and the Reformation. She also looks at the role of the manor in the wider context of English economic history, and how it fits into the broader picture of medieval and early modern society.Using a range of primary sources, including court rolls, manorial accounts, and legal documents, Davenport provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the economic and social changes that took place in the manor over the centuries. She also discusses the impact of these changes on the lives of the people who lived and worked on the manor, from the lord of the manor to the lowest tenant.Overall, The Economic Development of a Norfolk Manor, 1086-1565 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English economic and social history, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of a medieval and early modern manor.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.