Besant, Walter 1836-1901 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mediæval London, Volume 1: Historical & Social" by Sir Walter Besant is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the rich tapestry of London during the medieval period, focusing on its governance, social structure, and life under various sovereigns. The work likely covers the intricate relationships between the monarchy and the citizens of London, highlighting the evolution of the city's political and social identity. The opening of the volume introduces a detailed exploration of the early medieval period, starting with King Henry II's reign. It sets the stage by discussing Henry's significant influence on London’s governance and its citizenry, including the issuance of charters that granted privileges to the citizens. The text delves into the socio-political dynamics of the time, including the repercussions of Henry’s directives, such as the expulsion of aliens and the establishment of guilds, alongside the narrative of burgeoning civil unrest and nobility relations that would define the city's history. This foundational chapter aims to illustrate how the decisions of past kings shaped the future of London and its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-08-29 Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- History -- To 1500 London (England) -- Social life and customs -- To 1500 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57803 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57803 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134331.0 57803