Paul Vinogradoff

Villainage in England (eBook, ePUB)

Essays in English Mediaeval History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Villainage in England," Paul Vinogradoff presents a meticulous examination of the social and legal structures surrounding the institution of villainage during the Middle Ages. Vinogradoff employs a comprehensive historical lens to investigate the status of unfree peasants'Äîreferred to as villains'Äîwho were bound to the land and subject to the whims of the aristocracy. His scholarly approach incorporates extensive archival research and a detailed analysis of primary sources, thereby situating the work within the broader context of feudalism and class relations in medieval England. The narrative is enriched by Vinogradoff's clear, engaging prose, making complex legal ideas accessible to both scholars and general readers alike. Paul Vinogradoff, a prominent historian renowned for his expertise in medieval studies, draws upon his extensive background in legal history to provide a nuanced understanding of villainage. His academic pursuits have been influenced by the sociopolitical upheavals of his time, particularly the burgeoning interest in the historical roots of contemporary social hierarchies. Vinogradoff'Äôs insights are further informed by his experiences as an v©migrv©, which instilled in him a profound awareness of the consequences of social structures. This seminal work is highly recommended for anyone seeking to comprehend the intricate dynamics of medieval society and the evolution of serfdom. Vinogradoff'Äôs incisive analysis invites readers to reflect on the legacy of villainage and its lingering implications in modern class relations, making it an invaluable addition to the library of both historians and sociologists.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 507
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664622709
• Artikelnr.: 58499549

Autorenporträt

Justly famous as a historian of roman law and as a comparative lawyer, Paul Vinogradoff [1854-1925] also wrote on public international law and English legal history. Roman Law in Medieval Europe (1909) contains his essays on roman law in France, England and Germany and the decay of roman law and the revival of jurisprudence. His Villainage in England (1892) is a classic study of peasantry in the feudal age. His other major works include Outlines in Historical Jurisprudence (1920), a complex description and analytical perspective of the growth of jurisprudence from tribal to modern law, and On the History of International Law and International Organization: Collected Papers of Sir Paul Vinogradoff (2009), which collects his most important contributions to international law and historical jurisprudence.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
First essay. The Peasantry of the Feudal Age: 1. The legal aspect of villainage. General conceptions
2. Rights and disabilities of the villain
3. Ancient demesne
4. Legal aspect of villainage. Conclusions
5. The servile peasantry of manorial records
6. Free peasantry
7. The peasantry of the feudal age. Conclusions
Second essay. The Manor and the Village Community: 1. The open field system and the holdings
2. Rights of common
3. Rural work and rents
4. The lord, his servants and free tenants
5. The manorial courts
6. The manor and the village community. Conclusions
Appendix
Index.