The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6) by James Gairdner
"The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6)" by James Gairdner is a historical collection written in the late 19th century. This work compiles correspondence from the Paston family, which provides unique insights into the lives and social dynamics of English gentry during the 15th century. The letters offer a glimpse into personal, legal, and administrative issues faced by the Pastons, illustrating the intricacies of family life and societal structures ofthat era. The opening of the volume sets the stage by discussing the origins of the Paston letters and their significance. It notes the initial public attention garnered in the late 18th century when the letters were first published, highlighting their value to historians and antiquarians. As it progresses, the text provides background on the Paston family, outlining their rise in social status, noteworthy family members, and the historical context of their correspondence. The narrative emphasizes the importance of these letters as primary sources for understanding the challenges and experiences of individuals in a tumultuous period marked by political upheaval and personal strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Gairdner, James, 1828-1912 |
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| Title | The Paston Letters, A.D. 1422-1509. Volume 1 (of 6) New Complete Library Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paston_Letters |
| Credits | Produced by Louise Hope, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 1066-1485 -- Sources |
| Subject | English letters |
| Subject | Paston family -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Social history -- Medieval, 500-1500 -- Sources |
| Subject | Letter writing -- History -- To 1500 -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Lancaster and York, 1399-1485 -- Sources |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry VII, 1485-1509 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43348 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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