An Analysis of the Domesday Book of the County of Norfolk

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - History - 184 pages
""An Analysis of the Domesday Book of the County of Norfolk"" is a historical analysis of the famous Domesday Book, which was commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086 to survey and document England's land and resources. The book was written by George Munford and was first published in 1858. The focus of the book is on the county of Norfolk, located in the east of England. Munford provides a detailed examination of the information contained in the Domesday Book regarding Norfolk's geography, population, land ownership, and resources. He also discusses the historical context of the survey and the significance of the information it provides for understanding the social and economic conditions of medieval England.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Domesday Book's information. Munford provides detailed charts and tables to illustrate the data, and also includes maps and diagrams to help readers visualize the information. Overall, ""An Analysis of the Domesday Book of the County of Norfolk"" is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of medieval England. Munford's analysis provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of people in Norfolk in the 11th century, and sheds light on the broader social and economic conditions of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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