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The Paston Family in the Fifteenth Century: Volume 2, Fastolf's Will
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Paston Family in the Fifteenth Century: Volume 2, Fastolf's Will
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Colin Richmond
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:296 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 154 |
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| Category/Genre | British and Irish History
Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521520287
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| Classifications | Dewey:929.20942 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
3 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
16 May 2002 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Paston family are famous for the large collection of letters and papers that bear their name. This, the second volume in Colin Richmond's individual and compelling study of the Pastons, describes the bitter disputes over Sir John Fastolf's will, which hold a wider significance for the law, English society, and the complex politics of the fifteenth century. Professor Richmond's mastery of the Paston documents illuminates many obscurities surrounding the will, while creating an insightful and sympathetic picture of this fascinating family.
Reviews'Fastolf's Will is an immensely enjoyable book: clever, witty, humane and rich in insight.' Nigel Saul, Times Literary Supplement 'This is a richly textured and subtle study. It is constantly enlivened by vivid character sketches ...' Nigel Saul, Times Literary Supplement
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