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Discover the significant role history played in shaping the identity of the Elizabethan and early Stuart gentry with 'No historie so meete'. This captivating book delves into the vibrant antiquarian culture that emerged from the community's dedication to documenting family, town, and county histories. By examining a diverse array of manuscripts, published works, and various historical materials, the author uncovers how these narratives influenced the trajectory of local history in England, a legacy that persists to this day. The analysis covers everything from pedigree rolls and antiquarian notebooks to heraldic displays and maps, providing a comprehensive survey of local historical development from medieval times to 1660. Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this brand-new edition is published by Manchester University Press in 2012, carrying the ISBN 9780719072956. The book not only highlights historical practices but also discusses the infrastructures supporting local history research, including educational institutions and regional networks. Dive into the world of genealogy, didacticism, and the physical history that shaped England. Note: Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780719072956
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book explores the importance of history to Elizabethan and early Stuart gentry and how this led to a vibrant antiquarian culture. The family, town and county histories written by the community, which form the core of the study, had an influence on the development of local history in England which lasted into the twentieth century and is still felt today.
Eschewing a narrow historiographical approach, the author examines a range of manuscript and published works and other material reflecting the gentry's interest in the past: pedigree rolls, antiquarian notebooks, heraldic displays and maps. The book provides a survey of the development of local history in England from its medieval origins to 1660. This is followed by chapters on the practicalities of local historical research: the national educational and institutional framework, the development of regional networks of local historians and the gentlemen who controlled access to their sources, and analysis of the source materials available. The final section features chapters on genealogy, didacticism and the physical world. -- .
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780719072956
Year: 2012
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
This book explores the importance of history to Elizabethan and early Stuart gentry and how this led to a vibrant antiquarian culture. The family, town and county histories written by the community, which form the core of the study, had an influence on the development of local history in England which lasted into the twentieth century and is still felt today.
Eschewing a narrow historiographical approach, the author examines a range of manuscript and published works and other material reflecting the gentry's interest in the past: pedigree rolls, antiquarian notebooks, heraldic displays and maps. The book provides a survey of the development of local history in England from its medieval origins to 1660. This is followed by chapters on the practicalities of local historical research: the national educational and institutional framework, the development of regional networks of local historians and the gentlemen who controlled access to their sources, and analysis of the source materials available. The final section features chapters on genealogy, didacticism and the physical world. -- .