02365cam a22003133u 4500 39030 UtSlPG 20260610133907.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Hibbert, Francis Aidan, 1866-1933 The influence and development of English gilds Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-03 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Influence and Development of English Gilds: As Illustrated by the History of the Craft Gilds of Shrewsbury" by Francis Aidan Hibbert is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the role and evolution of English guilds, primarily focusing on the craft guilds from a localized perspective, specifically that of Shrewsbury. Hibbert aims to highlight how these institutions shaped trade relations and social dynamics in the context of provincial England. At the start of the essay, Hibbert lays the groundwork for his exploration by emphasizing the significance of local sentiment and individuality in historical development, particularly in Shrewsbury, a town marked by its commercial importance due to strategic position and historical context. He proposes that the guilds in Shrewsbury will serve as a case study to understand the broader implications of guild systems in England, contrasting them with guilds from the Continent. The author also reflects on the challenges faced by these institutions during significant historical events, laying a foundation for further exploration into the specifics of merchant and craft guilds as social and regulatory bodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guilds -- England -- History Guilds -- England -- Shrewsbury (England) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39030 79869 79869