The contribution of the English mints to government revenue, 1158-1544
The contribution of the English mints to government revenue, 1158-1544 By Martin Allen Paper given at Economic History Society Annual Conference, University of…
Richard I and the Jewish “Servi Camarae” as a Funding Source for the Third Crusade
Richard I and the Jewish “Servi Camarae” as a Funding Source for the Third Crusade By Dana Cushing Published Online (2011) Introduction: This…
Promoting ‘English Civility’ in Tudor Times
Promoting ‘English Civility’ in Tudor Times Ellis, Steven G. (National University of Ireland, Galway) Tolerance and Intolerance in Historical Perspective, (University of Pisa, 2003) Like…
The mystery of Churchuro: conspiracy or incompetence in twelfth-century Sicily?
Immediately after his successful conquest of Muslim Sicily (1060-92), Roger de Hauteville set about dividing the spoils amongst the small band of Norman, French and Italian knights who were his closest followers.
From Mordoor to Murdrum: The Preconquest Origin and Norman Revival of the Murder Fine
From Mordoor to Murdrum: The Preconquest Origin and Norman Revival of the Murder Fine By Bruce R. O’Brien Speculum, Vol.71:2 (1996) Introduction: What…
Settlement and the Decline of Private Prosecution in Thirteenth-Century England
Settlement and the Decline of Private Prosecution in Thirteenth-Century England By Daniel Klerman Independent Institute Working Paper #19 (2000) Introduction: Although modern societies…
Peoples and languages in eleventh- and twelfth-century Britain and Ireland: reading the charter evidence
Peoples and languages in eleventh- and twelfth-century Britain and Ireland: reading the charter evidence By Richard Sharpe The reality behind charter diplomatic in…
The Tally Stick: The First Internal Control?
The Tally Stick: The First Internal Control? By Nicholas Apostolou and D. Larry Crumble The Forensic Examiner (Spring, 2008) Excerpt: Unsplit tally sticks…
Framing ‘Piracy’: restitution at sea in the later Middle Ages
Framing ‘Piracy’: restitution at sea in the later Middle Ages Dick, Bryan D. PhD Thesis, University of Glasgow, January (2010) Abstract The focus…
Development of Parliamentarism in England
England was the first country in Europe to develop representative institutions. This paper looks into this development through the prism of the perception of royal power.
THE WILL AND SOCIETY IN MEDIEVAL CATALONIA AND LANGUEDOC, 800-1200
THE WILL AND SOCIETY IN MEDIEVAL CATALONIA AND LANGUEDOC, 800-1200 Taylor, Nathaniel Lane PhD Philosopy, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, April (1995) Abstract Some three…
A Muslim Society under Christian Rule
A Muslim Society under Christian Rule By Charles Dalli Melitensium amor: festschrift in honour of Dun Gwann Azzopardi, edited by Toni Cortis, Thomas…
The Feudal Revolution and Europe’s Rise: Institutional Divergence in the Christian and Muslim Worlds before 1500 CE
The Feudal Revolution and Europe’s Rise: Institutional Divergence in the Christian and Muslim Worlds before 1500 CE By Lisa Blaydes and Eric Chaney…
What was ‘Livery and Maintenance’?
So who participated in the system of ‘retaining’ which gave rise to the custom of ‘livery’ giving and the practice of ‘maintenance’ if retainers ‘of the household’ were not ‘feed men’ although they wore the lord’s livery and ate at his expense?
Edward I in Scotland: 1296-1305
Edward I in Scotland: 1296-1305 By Fiona Watson PhD Dissertation, University of Glasgow, 1991 Abstract: This thesis sets out to investigate the activities…
Gallows in Late Medieval Frisia
Gallows in Late Medieval Frisia By Johannes A. Mol Advances in Old Frisian Philology, edited by Rolf H. Bremmer Jr., Stephen Laker and…
The Secret Of Venetian Success: The Role Of The State In Financial Markets
The Secret Of Venetian Success: The Role Of The State In Financial Markets González de Lara, Yadira (Universidad de Alicante, Departamento de Fundamentos…
Care of the Children: the Aldermen and the Orphans
Care of the Children: the Aldermen and the Orphans By Betty Masters Paper given at the Guildhall Historical Association (1997) Introduction: Several recent…
Determining Participation Patterns in Medieval Courts Through Charter Witness Lists
Determining Participation Patterns in Medieval Courts Through Charter Witness Lists By Rose Mary Coley Historical Social Research, Vol. 14, No.3 (1989) Introduction: Knowledge…
William, Agnes, among the most common names in medieval England
A study of personal names recorded in a major English medieval record source has revealed that ‘William’ was by far the most common name among the men listed in it. Meanwhile, ‘Alice’ and ‘Matilda’ are almost tied for the most common female name.
Reading Rituals in Records and Narratives: Gift Giving in Thirteenth-Century England
Reading Rituals in Records and Narratives: Gift Giving in Thirteenth-Century England By Lars Kjær Paper given at Revealing Records II conference, King’s College…
Changing Gender Relation in Medieval and Early Modern Iceland: The Role of Canon Law According to Court Case Narratives
In this paper I shall not primarily discuss this legal regulations rather give some ideas of how the law was used (and shaped on a textual level) at the local courts. Examples will be taken from several court case narrations.
“De Hedificiis Communibus Murandis …”: Notes on the Beginning of Building Regulations in Medieval Tuscany
The formation of the independent town in Italy during the eleventh and twelfth centuries is a central theme of historic sciences.
The Expression of Power in a Medieval Kingdom: Thirteenth-Century Scottish Castles
The Expression of Power in a Medieval Kingdom: Thirteenth-Century Scottish Castles By Fiona Watson Scottish power centres: from the early Middle Ages to…
The Secret of Venetian Success: Public-order yet Reputation-based Institutions
The Secret of Venetian Success: Public-order yet Reputation-based Institutions de Lara, Yadira González XIV International Economic History Congress, Session 84, Helsinki, July 21 (2006)…