Isbn: 9781528412766 - the visitation of middlesex: began in the year 1663 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insight into landed wealth in London from the time of the feudal system to the 19th century. The main focus of the book is to explore the evolution of the gentry as a social class through the lens of estate and land ownership. Drawing on a number of genealogical case studies, the author demonstrates how ownership of land provided a route to advancement into the landed gentry and explores the role of marriage alliances in strengthening social and economic power. The book also examines the complexities of gentry landownership, as well as the legal, financial, and social constraints surrounding the transfer of land. Overall, this book makes a significant contribution to the understanding of the social and economic background of landed gentry in London. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…