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100 1 _aVinogradoff, Paul,
_d1854-1925
245 1 0 _aVillainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-14
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Rory OConor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _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 He articulates the significance of studying historical documents to uncover the dynamics of social classes, especially the relationship between lords and their peasant subjects.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVilleinage -- England -- History -- To 1500
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38876
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