The Durham Household Book Or The Accounts Of The Bursar Of The Monastery Of Durham - James Raine - Bog

The Durham Household Book Or The Accounts Of The Bursar Of The Monastery Of Durham: From Pentecost, 1530 To Pentecost, 1534 is a historical book written by James Raine. The book is a detailed account of the financial transactions that took place in the monastery of Durham during the years 1530 to 1534. The author has meticulously compiled and presented the accounts of the bursar, who was responsible for managing the finances of the monastery.The book provides valuable insights into the daily life of the monks and the workings of the monastery during the early 16th century. It includes information on the expenses incurred on food, clothing, and other necessities, as well as on the revenues generated from the sale of goods produced by the monks. The book also sheds light on the economic and social conditions prevailing in the region during that period.The Durham Household Book Or The Accounts Of The Bursar Of The Monastery Of Durham: From Pentecost, 1530 To Pentecost, 1534 was originally published in 1844 and has since been considered a significant source of information for historians and scholars interested in the history of monasticism in England. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the economic and social conditions of the early modern period.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.