Excerpt from Testamenta Vetusta, Vol. 1
OF all species of evidence, whether of the kin dred or of the possessions of individuals, perhaps the most satisfactory is afforded by their Wills: and in many cases also these interesting documents exhibit traits of: character which are more valuable, because more certain, than can possibly be deduced from the actions of their lives.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the lives and times of 15th-century Englandâs nobility and gentry by collecting their wills, which were often the most valuable testament to their lives. The wills in this book provide a fascinating insight into the lives and deaths of some of the most well-known and influential people in English history, shedding light on their wealth, their relationships with their family and friends, and their religious beliefs and practices. It also reveals the many curious and fascinating details of daily life and death in 15th-century England, from the types of clothes people wore, the food they ate, and the games they played, to the ways in which they prepared for the hereafter. 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 # 9781331872429_0
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