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2013-03-03
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Gairdner, James
1828
1912
The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 1 (Letters, Chronological Table)
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Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paston_Letters
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"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 6 (of 6), Part 1" edited by James Gairdner is a historical account made up of personal correspondence written in the late 15th century. This collection documents the experiences and events surrounding the Paston family, reflecting their life and times during a tumultuous period in English history marked by social and political changes. The letters showcase themes of family bonds, legal disputes, and societal norms of the time, giving readers insight into the daily lives of individuals in the late medieval era. The opening of this volume presents various letters exchanged between members of the Paston family, notably John Paston and his brother. In these letters, they discuss matters of familial concern, the well-being of relatives, and local happenings, including mentions of court cases and land disputes against a backdrop of pilgrimage and personal matters. The correspondence reveals their preoccupations with property rights, legalities involving church positions, and personal relationships, as well as lighter notes about everyday life, showcasing both the mundane and the significant aspects of their lives during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources
English letters
Paston family -- Correspondence
Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500 -- Sources
Letter writing -- History -- To 1500 -- Sources
Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Sources
Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Sources
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - British
Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages
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