Publisher's Synopsis
A General Introduction to Domesday Book V2, written by Henry Ellis, is a comprehensive guide to the Domesday Book, which is a record of the survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1085. The book is accompanied by indexes of the tenants in chief and under tenants at the time of the survey. The second volume of the book, published in 1833, provides a detailed analysis of the survey and its significance in English history. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the medieval period and the development of English society. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and political structures of England in the 11th century.As Well As Of The Holders Of Lands Mentioned In Domesday Anterior To The Formation Of That Record. With An Abstract Of The Population Of England At The Close Of The Reign Of William The Conqueror, So Far As The Name Is Actually Entered. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.