1st Edition
The Medieval Account Books of the Mercers of London An Edition and Translation
1180 Pages
by
Routledge
1180 Pages
by
Routledge
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As the premier livery company, the Mercers Company in medieval England enjoyed a prominent role in London's governance and exercised much influence over England's overseas trade and political interests. This substantial two-volume set provides a comprehensive edition of the surviving Mercers' accounts from 1347 to 1464, and opens a unique window into the day-to-day workings of one of England's... Read more
The Medieval Account Books of the Mercers of London: An Edition and Translation
Biography
Lisa Jefferson
’In these two volumes Jefferson has accomplished for the medieval records of the London Mercers’ Company an even greater feat of transcription and translation than she completed in 2003 for the medieval records of the Goldsmiths’ Company. ... a fine, scholarly edition of more than 1,000 pages from which students can learn many of the idiosyncrasies of Anglo-Norman and fifteenth-century English.’ Economic History Review 'This is a most impressive and meticulous edition. Jefferson has exercised the utmost care and attention to both codicological and linguistic details. It is of great use for both scholars of economic history and students of Anglo-Norman French and Middle English. The editor is to be congratulated on this important scholarly achievement.' Sixteenth Century Journal
