02555cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500630014726400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650802170042752014560064453400450210065300480214585600430219399900170223638876UtSlPG20260610133905.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aKD1 aVinogradoff, Paul,d1854-192510aVillainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-02-14  aProduced by David Clarke, Rory OConor and the Online
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Villainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History" by Sir Paul Vinogradoff is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complex social structures and legal status of the peasantry during the feudal period in England, particularly focusing on the concept of villainage, a form of servitude distinct from slavery. It examines the rights, disabilities, and socio-economic conditions of villains, offering a comprehensive analysis of how these factors shaped medieval agrarian society.  The opening of the book presents a detailed preface where the author discusses his motivations for exploring such a nuanced topic as English social history, framed in the context of his Russian background. He articulates the significance of studying historical documents to uncover the dynamics of social classes, especially the relationship between lords and their peasant subjects. Vinogradoff emphasizes the importance of legal frameworks that defined villainage, arguing that understanding these relationships provides valuable insights into the broader historical narrative of agrarian development and social organization in medieval England. The initial portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the peasantry's legal and economic positions, showcasing a methodical approach to historical inquiry that anticipates the detailed essays that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aVilleinage -- England -- History -- To 150040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38876  c79715d79715