Bag om A Volume Of Court Leet Records Of The Manor Of Manchester In The Sixteenth Century (1864)
A Volume of Court Leet Records of the Manor of Manchester in the Sixteenth Century is a historical book written by John Harland and first published in 1864. The book presents a collection of court records from the 16th century, specifically from the Manor of Manchester. These records provide a fascinating insight into the legal proceedings and social customs of the time.The court leet was a type of medieval court that had jurisdiction over the administration of a manor. This court was responsible for enforcing the law and maintaining order within the manor. The records presented in this book cover a wide range of topics, including land disputes, criminal cases, and the regulation of trade and commerce.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the court's activities. The first chapter provides an overview of the court leet system and its role in medieval society. Subsequent chapters delve into specific cases and provide detailed descriptions of the legal proceedings.Overall, A Volume of Court Leet Records of the Manor of Manchester in the Sixteenth Century is an important historical document that sheds light on the legal and social customs of medieval England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the English legal system, as well as those interested in the social and economic history of the 16th century.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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