Excerpt from A Short Account of Danegeld: With Some Further Particulars Relating to Will. The Conqueror's Survey
Hen. Huntingdonienfis(t). A'. Tune veto rex nimis fero pacem fecit eumdaeorum exercito, dans eis 8000 librarum.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously examines the origins, implementation, and impact of Danegeld, a land tax levied in England from the 10th to 12th centuries. The author traces the tax's evolution from its inception as a tribute paid to Danish raiders to its transformation into a regular source of revenue for the English crown. The book explores the economic, social, and political implications of Danegeld, shedding light on the challenges and complexities of governance during a tumultuous period in English history. Through a comprehensive analysis of historical documents and contemporary accounts, the author provides a nuanced understanding of this pivotal tax system, offering valuable insights into the nature of taxation and the interplay between rulers and their subjects in medieval England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331797329_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331797329
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