Project Gutenberg 2012-02-14 Public domain in the USA. 1442 Vinogradoff, Paul 1854 1925 Vinogradov, Pavel Gavrilovich Vinogradov, P. G. (Pavel Gavrilovich) Виноградов, Павел Гаврилович Villainage in England: Essays in English Mediaeval History Produced 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) "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 He articulates the significance of studying historical documents to uncover the dynamics of social classes, especially the relationship between lords and their peasant subjects.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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/38876/38876-h/images/cover.png Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Villeinage -- England -- History -- To 1500 KD Text Category: History - British Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages 1393858 2025-08-15T15:55:19.289121 text/html 1405824 2021-01-08T13:40:25 text/html 500110 2025-08-15T15:55:36.301059 application/epub+zip 527361 2025-08-15T15:55:21.926139 application/epub+zip 527361 2025-08-15T15:55:20.589115 application/epub+zip 883459 2025-08-15T15:55:46.083047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 819077 2025-08-15T15:55:34.772053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 819149 2022-09-17T17:12:40.555475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1098170 2025-08-15T15:55:16.935157 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1097775 2021-01-08T13:40:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1097889 2021-01-08T13:40:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20714 2025-08-15T15:55:46.247024 application/rdf+xml 5955 2025-08-15T15:55:20.804115 image/jpeg 1387 2025-08-15T15:55:20.697145 image/jpeg 395173 2021-01-08T13:40:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 467635 2021-01-08T13:40:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 395065 2021-01-08T13:40:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 461718 2025-08-15T15:55:19.376210 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia