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Domesday Book has been described as 'the most valuable piece of antiquity possessed by any nation.' (David Hume) But a complete translation has never been available before at an affordable price. Penguin's edition will change that.
Compiled in a matter of months in 1086 at the behest of William the Conqueror, Domesday quickly established itself as document of immense legal importance. It was last consulted for legal precedent in 1982. It is also the most remarkable portrait of England in thelate eleventh century.
The publication of a complete translation of Great and Little Domesday is already being eagerly anticipated by historians. There are advance quotes from Norman Davies, Michael Wood, Roy Strong and Antonia Fraser.
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The Alecto translation of Domesday is the most authoritative available. The Editorial Board in charge of the translation comprises the most renowned Domesday scholars.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This volume presents a complete, authoritative translation of "Domesday Book" from the original Latin, together with an index of places and a glossary of terms used. "Domesday Book" was described by David Hume as "the most valuable piece of antiquity possessed by any nation". Compiled in an astonishing 8 months the book was a complete audit of England in 1086 and it confirmed the redistribution of lands and property to the Norman friends of William the Conqueror, and the forfeit of everything for the English and Anglo-Scandinavian of the defeated kingdom. The political and historical significance of the book has been felt ever since; indeed it was last invoked in a court case in 1986 to settle a land dispute. The book got its name from one Richard Fitznigell, the 12th-century treasurer, who wrote: "this book is called the English Domesday not because it passes judgement on any doubtful points raised, but because it is not permissable to contradict its decisions, any more than it will be those of the last judgement". The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003343031
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