Township And Borough: Being The Ford Lectures Delivered In The University Of Oxford (1898)

Township and Borough: Being the Ford Lectures Delivered in the University of Oxford (1898) is a book authored by Frederic William Maitland. The book is a compilation of lectures delivered by Maitland at the University of Oxford in 1898. The lectures were part of the Ford Lectures, which were established in 1896 by the Ford Trust to promote the study of English history and constitutional law. The book explores the history and development of the English township and borough, which were two important forms of local government in medieval England. Maitland examines the origins of these institutions, their legal framework, and their functions. He also discusses the social and economic conditions that led to the growth of townships and boroughs in medieval England. The book is divided into six chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of township and borough life. The first chapter provides an overview of the historical background of these institutions, while the second chapter discusses the legal framework that governed them. The third chapter explores the social and economic conditions that led to the growth of townships and boroughs, while the fourth chapter examines the functions of these institutions. The fifth chapter of the book focuses on the relationship between the township and the manor, which was an important feature of medieval English society. The final chapter of the book discusses the decline of the township and borough in the later medieval period and the rise of other forms of local government. Overall, Township and Borough: Being the Ford Lectures Delivered in the University of Oxford (1898) is an important work of historical scholarship that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the English township and borough. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of English history, constitutional law, and local government.Together With An Appendix Of Notes Relating To The History Of The Town Of Cambridge.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.