H. R. Loyn; G. H. Martin; Philip Grierson; Caroline Thorn; et al. — Domesday Book Studies

London, Alecto Historical Editions, 1987. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition copy of this detailed work on the Domesday Book, with special studies by a variety of authors. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original quarter cloth binding. A detailed exploration of the development of and historical context behind the Domesday Book, with a general introduction by H. R. Lyon, and sixteen special studies by a variety of authors including G. H. Martin, Philip Grierson, Ann Williams, Caroline Thorn and many others. This fascinating work delves into the geography of Domesday England, agriculture in Late Anglo-Saxon England, 11th century communications, annotations and notes in the Domesday manuscripts, economics and monetary systems during the reign of King William I, and much more. Included is a bibliography, glossary, appendices, and an index. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding. Externally, smart, with very light shelf wear to the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .