Villainage In England: Essays In English Mediaeval History (1892)

Villainage In England: Essays In English Mediaeval History is a book written by Paul Vinogradoff, first published in 1892. The book explores the concept of villainage in medieval England, which refers to the status of a serf who was bound to the land and subject to the control of a lord. The book is a collection of essays that examine the legal, social, and economic aspects of villainage in England during the Middle Ages. Vinogradoff draws on a range of sources, including legal records, charters, and chronicles, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the legal framework of villainage, including the rights and obligations of serfs and their lords. The second part explores the social and economic conditions of villainage, including the ways in which serfs were exploited and the impact of villainage on the wider economy. The final part of the book looks at the decline of villainage in England and the factors that contributed to its demise. Overall, Villainage In England: Essays In English Mediaeval History is a seminal work in the field of medieval history. It provides a detailed and nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between serfs and their lords in medieval England and sheds light on the broader social and economic structures of the period.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.